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Don Tiburcio is a Spanish gentleman and the husband of Doña Victorina. After hitting her during an argument, Tiburcio flees their unhappy marriage, hiding in the country as a guest of Father Florentino’s until he misreads a telegram about the hunt for the exposed Simoun as being about him, leading him to depart in a rush to escape his wife’s pursuit.
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Don Tiburcio Character Timeline in El Filibusterismo
The timeline below shows where the character Don Tiburcio appears in El Filibusterismo. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
1. On Deck
...renowned for her wealth and greed. The mestiza Victorina unhappily married a man named Don Tiburcio in order to become more European, but their marital conflict eventually led Tiburcio to run...
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2. Below Deck
...hiding below deck to avoid Doña Victorina for fear that she will ask him about Tiburcio. Simoun joins the men and asks them about La Laguna. This offends Isagani’s local pride,...
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24. Dreams
...interrupted by the arrival of Paulita and Doña Victorina, who asks for information about Don Tiburcio. Isagani does not divulge that the latter is still hiding with his uncle. Victorina then...
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39. Conclusion
The runaway Simoun arrives at Father Florentino’s just before Don Tiburcio departs. A vague telegram warns Florentino that the authorities are coming to arrest the Spaniard...
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