Don Quixote, Part II: A Summary and Analysis
Don Quixote, Part II: Summary and Analysis
Part Three: Sancho’s Governorship and the Duke’s Pranks
Chapters I-VII: Departure and Dulcinea’s Enchantment
Following the printed first part, Sancho argues with his family, leading to Don Quixote’s third departure. On their way to Zaragoza, Sancho pretends Dulcinea is an enchanted peasant girl.
Chapters VIII-X: Encounters and Disguises
Don Quixote encounters a cart of masked figures and a daemon. He then meets the Knight of the Mirrors (Samson Carrasco in disguise), who tries to bring him home.
Chapters XI-XV: The Knight of the Green Coat and the Lions
Don Quixote meets the honorable Knight of the Green Coat (Diego de Miranda) and his poetry-loving son. He earns the nickname “Knight of the Lions” after challenging caged lions.
Chapters XVI-XVIII: Camacho’s Wedding and Pastoral Interlude
Don Quixote attends Camacho’s wedding, where Quiteria is cleverly stolen by Basilio. This episode offers a pastoral interlude.
Chapters XIX-XXI: The Cave of Montesinos
Don Quixote explores the Cave of Montesinos, claiming to find Durandarte and other enchanted figures. He offers to help disenchant Dulcinea.
Chapters XXII-XXV: Braying Mayors and Maese Pedro’s Puppets
Don Quixote encounters a boy going to war and hears a tale of braying mayors. He attends Maese Pedro’s puppet show, believing it real, and causes damage.
Chapters XXVI-XXVII: Gines de Pasamonte and the Enchanted Boat
Maese Pedro is revealed as Gines de Pasamonte. The braying adventure concludes. Don Quixote finds an “enchanted” boat that leads to a mishap at a water mill.
Chapters XXVIII-XXXIII: The Duke and Duchess’s Entertainment
Don Quixote and Sancho are invited to a duchess’s palace, where they are entertained and their adventures are discussed.
Chapters XXXIV-XXXV: Dulcinea’s Disenchantment and Sancho’s Penance
The Dukes organize a parade where Merlin declares Dulcinea can be freed if Sancho endures 3,300 lashes.
Chapters XXXVI-XLI: Clavileno’s Flight
The Countess Trifaldi requests Don Quixote’s help. He embarks on a fake flight on Clavileno to supposedly free enchanted ladies.
Part Four: Sancho’s Governorship and Return Home
Chapters XLII-LII: Sancho’s Governorship and Altisidora’s Serenade
Sancho governs the “island” of Barataria, receiving advice from Don Quixote. Altisidora serenades Don Quixote, while Doña Rodriguez seeks his help.
Chapters LIII-LVII: Disillusionment and Departure
Sancho leaves his governorship and encounters Ricote the Moor. Don Quixote falls into an abyss and is rescued. They leave the palace.
Chapters LVIII-LIX: Bulls, Sales, and a Change of Plans
Don Quixote is run over by bulls, and Sancho attends a sale. They discover a second, apocryphal part of Don Quixote, prompting them to go to Barcelona.
Chapters LX-LXI: Barcelona and Roque Guinart
They arrive in Barcelona, aided by Roque Guinart, and witness a funeral. They admire the city and its ships.
Chapters LXII-LXV: Talking Heads, Printing Presses, and Ana Felix
They encounter a talking head and visit a printing press. They witness Ana Felix’s escape from a galley.
Chapters LXVI-LXVII: The Knight of the White Moon and Final Defeat
Don Quixote is defeated by the Knight of the White Moon (Samson Carrasco) and is forced to return home.
Chapters LXVIII-LXX: Pigs, Altisidora’s Fake Death, and the Journey Home
They encounter pigs and return to the Duke’s palace, where Altisidora fakes her death. They begin their journey home.
Chapters LXXI-LXXII: Alvaro Tarfe and the Authenticity of Don Quixote
Alvaro Tarfe confirms the authenticity of Don Quixote and Sancho against the apocryphal version.
Chapters LXXIII-LXXIV: Homecoming, Testament, and Death
Don Quixote returns home, makes his will, and dies peacefully.