CHAPTER V: Gutter Vestals—The Troglodytes.

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  • Source:
    Quest by Pio Baroja. 3/1/2006, p109-114. 6p.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      Quest, The (Book); Baroja, Pío, 1872-1956; Suffering; Theater; Dreams
    • Subject Terms:
      Madrid (Spain); Spain
    • Abstract:
      Chapter 5 of the third part of the book "The Quest," by Pio Baroja is presented. It explores the roles played by the main characters of the story, specifically the housekeeper's son in Madrid, Spain. It narrates his experiences in the city along with his cousin. It tells his interest in theatre plays and his observations on the actresses and actors who tend to spoke in a rough manner. It reiterates his dream of a very white and beautiful woman with golden tresses.