The Edge of the Storm (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: Agustín Yáñez
- First Published: 1947
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Social realism
- Time of Work: Spring, 1909-Spring, 1910
- Setting: Near Guadalajara, Mexico
- Genres: Long fiction, Social realism
- Subjects: Self-discovery, Sex or sexuality, Murder or homicide, Social issues, Villages, 1910’s, Jealousy, envy, or resentment, Mental illness, Oppression, Death or dying, Small-town life, Catholics or Catholic Church, Mexico or Mexicans, Priests, Religious life, Scandal
- Locales: Guadalajara, Mexico
Characters Discussed
Don Dionisio (dee-oh-NEE-see- oh), a parish priest who gives unity to the separate chapters describing the people and festivals of a small Mexican town. He is stern and upright, yet understanding and compassionate. He can combine the best of the contrasting philosophies of his two priestly associates.
Padre Reyes (RREH-yehs), his liberal and progressive assistant. He enjoys seeing the parishioners marry and shocks Padre Islas with his earthy talk. He has advanced ideas about such things as the value of life insurance, though he cannot convince any of...
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