El Cid | Other Characters
Per Abbat
Although some critics consider Per Abbat the composer or author of the Poema de mio Cid, it is generally accepted that he was more likely the scribe of the work, either of the fourteenth-century manuscript, or, more likely, of the 1207 copy. The term escrivó ("wrote out" or "copied down"), which is used in the last segment of the poem, seems to uphold this interpretation.
Abengalbón
Abengalbón is the Cid's Moorish ally. He helps the Cid by protecting his wife and daughters when they travel to Valencia. In another appearance, he...
[The entire page is 1529 words long]
Join eNotes
The above is a free excerpt. Get total access to this content with the:
Summary and Analysis – Themes – Characters – And much more...
Join eNotes
Over 3,500 study guides, question and answer forums, literature criticism, reference content, and much more!
Navigate
Related Topics
Tell a friend about El Cid at eNotes.
