#quixano

[illustratus]

The Mock Serenade (Cervantes' Don Quixote) by Gustave Doré

[galloponrosinante]

is this thing on

i think i got off at the wrong stop

nothing's how i left it

GREETINGS AND SALUTATIONS!!!

My name is Quixano and I am a proud enjoyer of the Don Quixote limbi, and myself a proud Fixer aficionado!!! Feel free to ask me anything about Don Quixote, for I am a prime expert in her care!!!!

I also own a Rosespanner Rodya, who hath been dubbed Raskolnikov. She is trained to type and may post here with pink text on occasion!!!

What else do I put here???

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[limbiverse]

Why doth this blog grant me access???????

[dondonthusiast]

Hark!!!! Art thou versed in chivalry as well?????

- @galloponrosinante

"...Um, sorry? What do you mean?"

[brennens-limbi-care-diary]

OOC Post // Tag dump

[thelordofhats]

Murder on the W Express thoughts, heavy spoilers under the cut.

Faust is the easier one to talk about—she’s lost her wifi connection, can no longer access Faustcord or Faustpedia. She’s adrift, and we get to see her cope with that. And it’s very, very good.

I’ve seen people say that her every move is being like, tyrannically dictated by the Gesellschaft, and I don’t really think that’s accurate. At least, not in the sense that she’s some unwilling slave. I would describe it more as… Faust made a (Faustian) bargain (with Faust) to gain knowledge of (Faust) all things. After all—she values knowledge very highly! How could she pass up on this? And I wouldn’t be surprised if the asking price wasn’t even that high.

But what she didn’t really realize is how much she valued the *pursuit* of knowledge, of pushing against her limitations. But now, with all of the information she could possibly ask for at her fingertips, everything is just a matter of entering a couple of search terms, and there you go. It’s all been done before. Sure, there are some blind spots. But given that there are innumerable Fausts, she isn’t really going to be the right Faust for the job of uncovering that. And so, slowly, a lot of who Faust was as a person sort of atrophied. Just follow the wisdom of the collective. If you try and find it out for yourself, you’re just replicating work for no reason—what’s the point? Just follow the path. Embrace the comfort of absolute certainty. Nothing needs to be left to chance.

But the child has, briefly, fallen out of the flask. She doesn’t have that Certainty to fall back on, and it has reminded her of the Thrill of acting on her own initiative. Of not knowing what’s going to happen, and making a gamble. Of actual collaboration with other people, getting different perspectives on available information and sifting the truth out of them. She has, momentarily, returned to the Flask. But a seed has been planted, and is going to grow. A hungry seed, that wants *more* than this gray Certainty. That does not want to be that husk of a self.

(Dante doesn’t parallel all of that, but they definitely reflect on how easily they fell into Faust Knows, Just Ask Faust, and how dangerous that reliance was).

I like it a lot.

Don Quixote is Don Quixote. Not a lot more to say there—because the character to *really* discuss is, as I will refer to her, Alonso Quixano.

We don’t see all that much of her. But there are a couple of things we can say for certain:

1) She is Crazy Powerful. So let’s take it on faith given what we’ve seen that we’re working on World of Darkness rules here, and the higher your generation number the weaker you are. Don is almost *certainly* at least on par with Elena. “One of the last fights in LoR” Elena. “Star of the City who killed a Color Fixer” powerful. Alonso can straight-up tell a lesser Bloodfiend to fuck off and die, and boom, he is dead.

2) She’s comfortable with authority and hierarchy. I’m pretty sure she has an Arbiter silhouette for a reason—not because she is/was one, but because that is the feeling they are trying to sell. She doesn’t explode the guy because he’s a monster, she exploded him because he transgressed against the hierarchy. Also the way she addresses Dante—others are Beneath Her.

3) Her drip is impeccable. I’m sorry, I don’t make the rules.

Those are things we can state for certain. Past this is speculation on my part:

1) She fucking *hates* herself. She is, in her own mind, a horrible monster. And she views her own nature as being basically inescapable. She isn’t chasing redemption here, making up for past acts. She can’t be redeemed. She can’t change. She puts on the boots so that she can Stop Being Alonso Quixano completely. She *needs* to not be herself. Not a different version of herself, she needs to be somebody else entirely. It doesn’t seem like she shares Don’s memories at all. She wants to have nothing to do with herself.

2) She doesn’t actually believe that Fixers are the paragons of virtue that Don does. But she does very much like the *ideal*, all the same. She read a bunch of stories that were maybe children’s stories, maybe just press releases, and what she really loved was the idea of the kind of person who would believe in that, even though she never could. A pure heart believing in heroes, in chivalry, in Justice. So the persona of Don Quixote is carefully crafted to be that.

3) The Dream Ending is probably going to be some level of “sorry, you can’t just wish yourself out of existence like that”. Don isn’t getting full-on replaced by Alonso, but she is probably going to have some level of *awareness* of Alonso, and of her own nature. A gradual synthesis.

4) Alonso is a Blood Fiend. Don is… mostly not. I think Rocinante prevents Don from doing most of that kind of stuff (except, if I am reading this right, eating that one W Corp employee to recover).

5) I don’t think Dante can rewind bloodfiend stiff, judging by how it interacted with the Warp Train—if Alonso did go all out and needed to recharge, she’s gonna have to munch people, there’s no getting around it.

[jackredfieldwasmyjacob]

also this isn't a critic to the last post cause i'm still in awe on how good it is this is just a pet peeve of mine.

it's don quijote not don quixote

he's alonso quijano not quixano

[aconstantallegory]

im playing monster hunter now at 1 am when do i get the big funny lance. i am running a bit as alonso quixano / don quixote

[unprocione]

For those who didn't catch it in the trailer, Luis refers to Ashley as 'Dulcinea', and himself as 'Sancho Panza'. Both are references to characters in the novel Don Quixote.

Dulcinea, in full Dulcinea del Toboso, fictional character in the two-part picaresque novel Don Quixote (Part I, 1605; Part II, 1615) by Miguel de Cervantes. Aldonza Lorenzo, a sturdy Spanish peasant girl, is renamed Dulcinea by the crazed knight-errant Don Quixote when he selects her to be his lady. Don Quixote perceives Dulcinea as a golden-haired highborn young woman of incomparable loveliness for whom he will perform brave deeds as her paladin. The name Dulcinea, like Dulcibella, came to be used generically to mean mistress or sweetheart. (source)

Sancho Panza, Don Quixote’s squire in the novel Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes, a short, pot-bellied peasant whose gross appetite, common sense, and vulgar wit serve as a foil to the mad idealism of his master. He is famous for his many pertinent proverbs. Cervantes used the psychological differences between the two characters to explore the conflict between the ideal and the real and based much of his novel’s narrative development on their personal relationship. (source)

This leaves Leon in the role of Don Quixote.

As part one opens, an aging minor nobleman named Alonso Quixano, enamoured by chivalric romances, sets out from his home village of La Mancha on a quest for adventure. Christening himself Don Quixote, he recruits peasant Sancho Panza to be his squire, promising him an island to govern at the completion of their journey. The pair stumble into a series of comedic misadventures in which Quixote imagines the mundane world of the Spanish countryside as something more exciting and dangerous. In one memorable episode, he attacks a row of windmills, believing them to be gigantic knights. (This is the source of the common phrase “tilting at windmills” to mean attacking imagined enemies.) Quixote evades attempts by friends and countrymen to safely bring him back home, while proving himself, despite his obvious madness, to be good and honourable, and winning Panza’s admiration and devotion. After numerous humiliations, he finally casts aside his illusions, returns home, and dies. (source)

[jaimendonsa]

e-book grátis Dom Quixote de la Mancha, Miguel de Cervantes

edição em português

“O Engenhoso Cavalheiro Dom Quixote de La Mancha”, ou simplesmente "Dom Quixote", é uma obra-prima da literatura espanhola escrita por Miguel de Cervantes e publicada em duas partes, em 1605 e 1615. É considerado um dos maiores e mais influentes romances da história literária mundial.

A narrativa segue as aventuras de Alonso Quixano, um fidalgo espanhol que, após ler muitos romances de cavalaria, enlouquece e decide se tornar um cavaleiro andante sob o nome de “Dom Quixote de la Mancha”. Ele sai em busca de aventuras para reviver os valores da cavalaria, acompanhado por seu fiel escudeiro, Sancho Pança.

Dom Quixote, com sua mente repleta de fantasias, interpreta a realidade de forma distorcida, vendo moinhos de vento como gigantes, estalagens como castelos, e camponesas como damas nobres. Seu idealismo e determinação muitas vezes o colocam em situações absurdas, gerando tanto humor quanto uma crítica profunda à sociedade de sua época.

A obra aborda temas como a luta entre a realidade e a ilusão, a nobreza de espírito versus o pragmatismo, e a natureza da loucura. Dom Quixote é ao mesmo tempo uma figura trágica e cômica, simbolizando o conflito entre os ideais elevados e o mundo real.

Cervantes também faz uma paródia dos romances de cavalaria, que eram extremamente populares no seu tempo, e questiona a relevância desses valores em um mundo que se tornava cada vez mais pragmático e menos idealista.

"Dom Quixote" é uma das obras literárias mais traduzidas e lidas de todos os tempos. Sua influência se estende além da literatura, impactando a arte, a música, o teatro e a filosofia. O termo "quixotesco" tornou-se parte da linguagem comum para descrever ações ou ideias idealistas e impraticáveis.

A profundidade e complexidade da obra, combinadas com seu humor e humanidade, garantiram a "Dom Quixote" um lugar duradouro no cânone literário mundial, sendo constantemente estudado, reinterpretado e admirado ao longo dos séculos.

Leia, gratuitamente, Dom Quixote de la Mancha: https://tinyurl.com/5n6k9jwc

[bookeysnewsletter]

The Book Don Quixote: A Summary of Classics Masterpiece

Chapter 1 What's The Book Don Quixote by Miguel De Cervantes Saavedra

Don Quixote is a classic novel that is often regarded as one of the greatest works of Western literature. It tells the story of an aging nobleman who becomes obsessed with the idea of chivalry and sets out on a series of adventures to revive the age of knights and damsels in distress. The novel explores themes of reality vs. fantasy, the power of imagination, and the nature of heroism. Through its humor, satire, and complex characters, Don Quixote offers a profound meditation on the human condition and the nature of truth.

Chapter 2 The Book Don Quixote by Miguel De Cervantes Saavedra Summary

Don Quixote is a novel by the Spanish author Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, first published in 1605. It tells the story of a man named Alonso Quixano, who becomes so obsessed with reading chivalric romances that he decides to become a knight-errant himself.

Quixano renames himself Don Quixote and sets out on a series of adventures with his loyal squire Sancho Panza. Throughout the novel, Don Quixote tilts at windmills he believes to be giants, mistakes inns for castles, and falls in love with a peasant girl whom he imagines to be a princess.

As the story progresses, Don Quixote's delusions become increasingly difficult to distinguish from reality, leading to both humorous and poignant moments. The novel explores themes of reality vs. illusion, the power of literature, and the nature of madness.

Don Quixote is considered one of the greatest works of fiction ever written and has been widely influential in literature and popular culture. Its complex characters, satirical wit, and exploration of human nature have made it a timeless classic.

Chapter 3 The Book Don Quixote Author

Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra was a Spanish writer born in 1547 in Alcalá de Henares, Spain. He is best known for his novel "Don Quixote," which was first published in two parts in 1605 and 1615.

Cervantes also wrote several other works, including "Novelas Ejemplares" (Exemplary Novels) and "Los Trabajos de Persiles y Sigismunda" (The Travails of Persiles and Sigismunda). However, "Don Quixote" is considered his most famous and enduring work.

In terms of editions, the best-known edition of "Don Quixote" is the one published by the Royal Spanish Academy in 1780. This edition, known as the "Real Academia Española" edition, is considered the most authoritative and widely used version of the text.

Chapter 4 The Book Don Quixote Meaning & Theme

The Book Don Quixote Meaning

"Don Quixote" is a novel written by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, first published in 1605. The novel tells the story of an elderly nobleman, Alonso Quixano, who becomes obsessed with the idea of chivalry and sets out on a series of adventures as a self-proclaimed knight named Don Quixote. Accompanied by his loyal squire, Sancho Panza, Don Quixote travels through the Spanish countryside, encountering both real and imagined foes.

The novel is often regarded as one of the greatest works of literature in Spanish and world literature. It is a satirical look at the conventions of chivalric romance, as well as a commentary on the nature of reality and illusion. It explores themes of madness, idealism, and the power of imagination.

Overall, "Don Quixote" is a complex and multi-layered work that has inspired countless adaptations, interpretations, and discussions over the centuries. It is considered a masterpiece of literature that continues to resonate with readers around the world.

The Book Don Quixote Theme

One of the main themes in Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra's novel "Don Quixote" is the idea of chivalry and the romantic ideals of the medieval knights. The protagonist, Don Quixote, becomes obsessed with the tales of chivalry he has read and decides to become a knight-errant himself, embarking on a series of misadventures in his quest to uphold honor, justice, and virtue.

Another key theme in the novel is the contrast between fantasy and reality. Don Quixote's delusions of grandeur and his belief in the fantastical world of knights and damsels in distress lead him to perceive everyday people and objects as something they are not. This theme is further explored through the character of Sancho Panza, Don Quixote's loyal squire, who serves as a voice of reason and often tries to bring his master back to reality.

Cervantes also delves into the themes of madness and sanity, as Don Quixote's increasingly bizarre behavior raises questions about the nature of mental illness and the thin line between perception and reality.

Overall, "Don Quixote" is a complex exploration of human nature, identity, and the power of literature and imagination to shape our understanding of the world around us. It remains a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers centuries after its publication.

Chapter 5 Quotes of The Book Don Quixote

The Book Don Quixote quotes as follows:

1. "Finally, from so little sleeping and so much reading, his brain dried up and he went completely out of his mind."

2. "The truth may be stretched thin, but it never breaks, and it always surfaces above lies, as oil floats on water."

3. "I know who I am and who I may be, if I choose."

4. "The pen is the tongue of the mind."

5. "Delay always breeds danger; and to protract a great design is often to ruin it."

6. "Thou hast seen nothing yet."

7. "All things can be bettered."

8. "Every man must carry his own cross."

9. "The truth may be stretched, but will never be broken, and always gets above falsehood, as oil does above water."

10. "I was mad, now I'm sane. What a strange transformation!"

Chapter 6 Similar Books Like The Book Don Quixote

1. "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald - A classic novel that explores themes of wealth, love, and the American Dream during the Roaring Twenties.

2. "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee - A powerful story about racial injustice and moral growth in the Deep South of the 1930s.

3. "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen - A timeless romance that follows the spirited Elizabeth Bennet as she navigates the challenges of society and love.

4. "The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger - A coming-of-age story that follows the disillusioned teenager Holden Caulfield as he grapples with the complexities of adolescence.

5. "1984" by George Orwell - A dystopian novel that explores the dangers of totalitarianism and the loss of individual freedom in a surveillance state.

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YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCcHkkRMfzM

Amazom https://www.amazon.com/Quixote-Penguin-Classics-Cervantes-Saavedra/dp/0142437239

Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3836.Don_Quixote

[illustratus]

Don Quixote setting out on his Adventures by Gustave Doré

[galloponrosinante]

My shoes art a search engine. I doth wear them to search for things.

[sachinskarnik]

"There is no book so bad...That it does not have something good in it. One of the earliest classics from the Spanish Golden age known as ‘the first modern novel’, Miguel de Cervantes don Quixote was published in two volumes. The first volume published in 1605, became a runaway success. Ten years later, in 1615, The second volume was published. Having devoured innumerable chivalric romances, Alonso quixano, under the name don Quixote de LA mancha, sets out on an adventure to restore order in the world. Sancho Panza, his faithful squire, responds to quixote’s sermons on knighthood with wit and pragmatism. http://dlvr.it/T1RbLX

[thethirstyspittoon]

⏳𝐔𝐍𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐎𝐎𝐍⏳: Sunday – August 22, 2020 – Don Quixote

[k-corp-branch-manager-frientist]

Be valiant and steadfast; thy Gregor is surely in safe hands!!!! There is no need to eat thy compatriot!!!!!!!

- Quixano (@galloponrosinante)

I don't want to eat Samjo.