Alonso Quijano

Alonso Quijano is the real name of the main character in Miguel de Cervantes' classic novel, "Don Quixote." Quijano is a middle-aged gentleman who becomes so obsessed with chivalric tales that he decides to become a knight-errant himself, adopting the name Don Quixote. He sets out on adventures, often misinterpreting reality and battling imaginary foes, such as windmills he believes are giants. His story explores themes of idealism versus realism, the nature of sanity, and the impact of literature on the mind, reflecting the complexities of human aspiration and the struggle for identity against societal norms.