Don Quixote Part II - Front Matter and Chapters I-XI Analysis

Explore key concepts in Cervantes' Don Quixote Part II through this insightful lecture. Delve into the Spanish Baroque concept of desengaño and its influence on the plot structure. Examine the philosophical discussions between Don Quixote and Sancho, touching on religious debates of the time. Analyze the significance of the El Toboso episode, the enchanted Dulcinea, and the reversal of roles between the main characters. Investigate the baroque elements in the episode featuring actors on a cart. Gain a deeper understanding of the literary and cultural context surrounding this masterpiece of Spanish literature.

- Chapter 1. Episodes in Part II Reminiscent of Others in Part I
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- Chapter 2. The Baroque Concept of Desengaño
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- Chapter 3. The Discussion about Knight-Errands and Saints
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- Chapter 4. Darkness and Urbanism in El Toboso
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- Chapter 5. The Enchanted Dulcinea
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- Chapter 6. Theater on the Road and Its Baroque Characteristics
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