Don Quijote De La Mancha Miguel De Cervantes ... -

The novel follows Quixote as he recruits a simple farmer, , to serve as his squire. Their journey is a series of "picaresque" adventures across 17th-century Spain, most famously including Quixote's "tilting at windmills," which he mistakes for giants.

: Acts as a realistic foil to Quixote, often providing common sense and earthy wit, though he eventually grows to admire Quixote's vision. Don Quijote De La Mancha Miguel De Cervantes ...

: Represents high-minded idealism and the "sane madman" who refuses to accept the mundane reality of his time. The novel follows Quixote as he recruits a

Cervantes used the novel to satirize the outdated chivalric code of his era while exploring deeper philosophical questions. : Represents high-minded idealism and the "sane madman"

: A local peasant woman whom Quixote envisions as a noble lady to whom he dedicates his feats. Key Themes and Literary Significance