Dulcinea del Toboso

Dulcinea del Toboso is a fictional character from Miguel de Cervantes' classic novel, "Don Quixote." She represents the idealized and unattainable woman whom the protagonist, Don Quixote, perceives as his noble lady. Although she never appears directly in the story, Dulcinea embodies the chivalric ideals of love and honor, inspiring Don Quixote's quests and adventures. His devotion to her highlights themes of illusion versus reality, guiding principles of romance, and the nature of heroism in the context of a changing society. Dulcinea ultimately symbolizes the pursuit of dreams, even if they are unfulfilled.