Don Quixote Book I Lesson Plan

What does it tell us about Don Quixote that he does not abandon his quest despite the fact that he is repeatedly beaten badly?

Students should be encouraged to entertain a variety of opinions about Don Quixote's determination in the face of impossible odds. They might think that it shows his devotion to his principles as a knight; that he is an optimist about his chances in all situations; or that he has lost touch with reality so completely that the factual evidence before him is insufficient to establish reasonable determination of his odds of success.

Grisostomo's friends blame Marcela for Grisostomo's death, because she didn't return his affections. How does she...