The Bridge of Sn Luis Rey
KEY LITERARY ELEMENTS 1
SETTING
The Bridge of San Luis Rey is set in and around Lima, the capital
of Peru, in the eighteenth century. It was a beautiful city, inspired
by the Catholic religion and entertained by the theater. It was also
peopled by eccentrics, like the intensely religious and superstitious
Marquesa, the flirtatious Camila Perichole, the touchy Esteban, the
snobbish Dona Clara, and the cunning Uncle Pio. The staunch
Catholics, like the Abbess and
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Losing interest in life, he
vacates his quarters and wanders around aimlessly. He even
contemplates committing suicide. The Abbess who has raised him
tries to console him, and Captain Alvarado persuades him to work
in a ship going on a voyage to Russia. Esteban accepts the offer
and heads to Lima, from where he will begin the journey with the
Captain. As he walks over the Bridge at San Luis Rey, it breaks,
killing Esteban.
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