Question

Imagine you are Sancho Panza. Write a postcard about your adventures with Don Quixote.

Just from reading this excerpt, what could you say about him? Do you find him serious? Do you think he is funny? Why?

Answer 1

Hello Dear friend Don Quijote.

I am your extranable friend Sancho.

Many good memories come my mind. I can remember some stranges adventures together. The couple of friars riding mules ( To you " horses as big as dromedaries) were approaching, behind them came a stagecoach escorted by four or five horsemen. A lady, traveling with her maids, was on her way to Seville to meet her husband... Aha I have them now you said to yourself. Another experience that You told me " Sancho" my friend I am in luck, I see the golden helmet of Mambrino on that man's head, that helmet is very valuable, you know. Never I could not forget these experiences time.

Your Brother

Sancho was a short and stout, a simple man who did not know how to read and write, but he was the neighbor of Quijote, the peace-loving, practical-minded and hapless too.

Sancho, is very funny because followed without major effort to his friend and he was a Governor for life, one of promises of his neighbor.

Answer 2

Dear Teresa,

I hope you are not mad at me for having accepted my master's invitation to go out with him again. Serving him has turned me into a governor, and I soon will become a count.

I was soundly sleeping last night when Don Quixote suddenly woke me up and suggested that I showed him my support by whipping myself, and, after that, that we spend the rest of the night singing! I told him that I am no religious man and I tried to go back to sleep, but, then, we heard a loud noise. Before we could see them coming, hundreds of foul pigs ran over the two of us, and also over Rocinante! Thankfully we are all fine, although the master is very upset.

I am sure there will be more to tell in the following days, so, please, wait for my next letter.

The governor of your heart,

Sancho

Sancho Panza is a honest, unlettered, practical, and prudent man, but he thinks that being near Don Quixote will turn him into a more socially prominent man, and will provide a better future for his wife and two children, so, in spite of being much more rational that Don Quixote, he decides to serve him and put up with his eccentricities. He is extremely funny, but also serious and sensible at times when Don Quixote's madness can only bring trouble. He is one of the most wonderful characters of the literature of all time.