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Don Quixote of La Mancha. Miguel de Cervantes. Rocinante - horse’s name. Spain was a world power. Queen Isabella. 1588 - crushed by British navy. British Royal Navy CRUSHED Spanish Armada in battle Spain’s global Dominance ends. Parody of knighthood and patronage system
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Don Quixote of La Mancha Miguel de Cervantes
1588 - crushed by British navy • British Royal Navy • CRUSHED Spanish • Armada in battle • Spain’s global • Dominance ends
Parody of knighthood and patronage system Spain was in decline as a nation
Consumed with knighthood and adventure stories Spends his money on food and clothing Gives names to his steed, himself, and his lady Insane Does not live in reality Don Quixote