Outline of Don Quixote

¶ … Quijote

"He asked if he had any money; Don Quixote replied that he did not have a copper blanca, because he never had read in the histories of knights errant that any of them ever carried money," (p. 31).

Irony, parody, and satire

Don Quixote is making fun of the tradition of knights-errant, even as he professes to be one.

This relates to the theme of illusion v. Reality or Appearance v. Reality because of the juxtaposition between the ideal image of a knight and the actual nature of chivalry.

This quote relates to the novel's purpose in providing a satirical view of time-honored traditions like knighthood.

F. This quote also satirizes the Christian faith in regards to the notion of being penniless, thus making fun of austerity in the Christian tradition.

A. "It must have been dawn when Don Quixote left the inn so contented, so high-spirited, so jubilant at having been dubbed a knight that his joy almost burst the cinches of his horse," (p. 35, Chapter 4).

B. Hyperbole

C. This quote emphasizes the nature of knighthood as being a position of social status, both within the novel and within the historical context.

D. This relates to the theme of illusion v. reality or appearance vs. reality because Don Quixote is living up to the idealized image of the knight in both appearance and reality.

E. This quote is directly related to the novel's purpose as describing the social and psychological role of chivalry.

F. This quote does not relate directly to the Christian faith, which is why it suggests that the joy that Don Quixote feels is related to the pleasures of the flesh more than it is to austerity and piety.

III. A. "This book,' said the barber, opening another one, 'is The Ten Books of Fortune in Love, composed by Antonio de Lofraso, a Sardinian poet,'" (p. 51).

B. Allusion

C. The context of this quote is to establish the main theme of Christianity vs. chivalry.

D. The quote directly relates to the theme of illusion vs. reality because it shows the arbitrary nature of the priest's worldview.

E. The purpose of the novel is in part to mock Christianity, as well as to mock chivalry.

F. This quote occurs in light of the priest's admonishments, which is why it relates to the theme of Christianity.

IV. A. "But that would be the devil's work too,' said Sancho," (p. 108).

B. Duality/Binary Opposition; Irony

C. This quote occurs at a key moment illustrating the relationship between Don Quixote and Sancho.

D. This quote relates to the theme of illusion vs. reality as it explores the binary or duality between Don Quixote and Sancho's points-of-view and lifestyles.

E. This quote relates to the novel's purpose in flushing out themes related to romantic love.

F. This quote relates to the theme of Christianity because of Sancho's mentioning the devil.

V.A. "Sancho struggled to his feet, remaining bent double like a Turkish arch," (p. 108).