Sancho Panza

Sancho Panza ("Sancho Paunch") is the squire of famous parodial knight-errant Don Quixote in the same-named novel by Spanish author Miguel de Cervantes.

Related Topics:
Paunch - Squire - Don Quixote - Miguel de Cervantes

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As the actual servant of Don Quixote before his madness, Panza follows his master whom reading too many romances made insane. Quixote's imagination turns Panza from a devoted servant to a squire, as it turns him from an estate owner to a knight. Panza is a lower class character who does not share his master's delusions but who follows faithfully, hoping for material benefits. Sancho's comments during the novel are often full of broad humor, Spanish proverbs and commonsensical observations. Additionally, Panza offers interpolated narratives into the tale. As a character, he has become synonymous with sidekick and of practicity versus idealism.

Related Topics:
Romance - Spanish proverbs - Sidekick

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