I re-read that sentence several times too. The first time I read it, I thought it meant that Señor Diego didn't want the others to see his sorrow. Now I am wondering if the analogy for his face having 'lost all expression' evokes how he himself doesn't want to dwell any further on the prospect of having no descendants to care for the vineyard; that _that's_ the book he doesn't wish to read anymore.
Such an exciting chapter! I took the Mayor’s appraisal of “intention” as an apt lamentation for the writer, or anyone who has ever tried to “get at the truth”: “we all make cruel parodies of what we intend.”
At last Father Quixote has found a cause for which he will wield the Monsignor’s title and costume - to defend that which he considers holy, even at his own peril.
I enjoyed one (perhaps) final battle between MQ and the forces of hypocrisy. It is becoming impossible for him to make the small compromises most people endure to simply get along.
I loved the quote about the man shutting his face the way he shuts a book. It was so sad & final. The scene of the Father's reaction to the statue & the money was heartbreaking. For some reason it brought to mind the incident of Nietzsche & the horse -with a twist of religion. That thought sent me researching to see if Nietzsche had read Don Quixote & what his thoughts were about it.
I find I am growing increasingly worried about the lack of vegetables in Sancho and Father Quixote's diet. It seems to be all cheese, sausage (or ham), and much, much wine.
Did anyone else wonder about the cross to the memory of the school inspector? I looked unsuccessfully for a historical reference. I confess it has been many years since I read Cervantes, so if it’s the reference derives from that work, I she’ll remain ignorant.
One of my favorite destinations has become the Valle de Guadalupe in Baja Mexico (spitting distance from San Diego where my step-daughter lives) where wine grapes were first planted by the Spanish in the 16th century. There is now a thriving boutique wine industry there that rivals Napa. My favorite winery is "Valle Girl Vino at El Corcha Rosa" run by (first generation American/Mexican) Vintner Sitara Perez and her husband, Todd. Sitara is what I call a "Grape whisperer" and her wines are truly beautiful. So I was not entirely surprised to read in these pages of the enclave of wine making Mexicans on the other side of the Sierra Guadalupe of Spain. https://www.facebook.com/vallegirlvino/
I re-read that sentence several times too. The first time I read it, I thought it meant that Señor Diego didn't want the others to see his sorrow. Now I am wondering if the analogy for his face having 'lost all expression' evokes how he himself doesn't want to dwell any further on the prospect of having no descendants to care for the vineyard; that _that's_ the book he doesn't wish to read anymore.
Such an exciting chapter! I took the Mayor’s appraisal of “intention” as an apt lamentation for the writer, or anyone who has ever tried to “get at the truth”: “we all make cruel parodies of what we intend.”
At last Father Quixote has found a cause for which he will wield the Monsignor’s title and costume - to defend that which he considers holy, even at his own peril.
I enjoyed one (perhaps) final battle between MQ and the forces of hypocrisy. It is becoming impossible for him to make the small compromises most people endure to simply get along.
Another poignant moment, which embodies the essential nature of "being in relation" with another (the beauty of true friendship):
Sancho:
- "I would like to drink more of Señor Diego's wine, father, but I can't let you go alone."
- "Father we have traveled the roads long enough together not to be parted now."
I loved the quote about the man shutting his face the way he shuts a book. It was so sad & final. The scene of the Father's reaction to the statue & the money was heartbreaking. For some reason it brought to mind the incident of Nietzsche & the horse -with a twist of religion. That thought sent me researching to see if Nietzsche had read Don Quixote & what his thoughts were about it.
Now I’m headed off to look up Nietsche and the horse! That’s one thing I love about this group— the side trips people here lead me to.
I find I am growing increasingly worried about the lack of vegetables in Sancho and Father Quixote's diet. It seems to be all cheese, sausage (or ham), and much, much wine.
I was thinking it seemed a great idea for a road trip. Forget all the other stuff and stick to cheese, sausage and wine. Makes a road trip easy!
With a foray into tonic water.
Oh dear I am broken hearted by the title of the next chapter!!! I was so pleased he was back out there living up to his principles.
Did anyone else wonder about the cross to the memory of the school inspector? I looked unsuccessfully for a historical reference. I confess it has been many years since I read Cervantes, so if it’s the reference derives from that work, I she’ll remain ignorant.
One of my favorite destinations has become the Valle de Guadalupe in Baja Mexico (spitting distance from San Diego where my step-daughter lives) where wine grapes were first planted by the Spanish in the 16th century. There is now a thriving boutique wine industry there that rivals Napa. My favorite winery is "Valle Girl Vino at El Corcha Rosa" run by (first generation American/Mexican) Vintner Sitara Perez and her husband, Todd. Sitara is what I call a "Grape whisperer" and her wines are truly beautiful. So I was not entirely surprised to read in these pages of the enclave of wine making Mexicans on the other side of the Sierra Guadalupe of Spain. https://www.facebook.com/vallegirlvino/
Do the bottles make their way to NYC wine stores? I hope?