The Enchantment of Don Ouixote.

Magic; Imagination; Gaze; Psychological fiction; Self-deception; Osteogenesis imperfecta; Knights & knighthood

The article examines the use of enchantment in Miguel Cervantes' novel, Don Quixote. It explores how enchantment disrupts and disturbs both fiction and life, creating a sense of wonder and delusion. The protagonist, Don Quixote, is portrayed as an astonishing and unsettling figure whose beliefs are challenged by disruptions and interruptions. The article also discusses a tale within the novel that explores themes of reputation, honor, and the consequences of desire and self-deception. It suggests that this tale raises questions about the limits of testing and the dangers of enchantment and self-deception, drawing parallels to Don Quixote's own delusional perception of reality. [Extracted from the article]