Name: The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 35 by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
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Author: Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de, 1547-1616

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The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 35 by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra

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By Luna Rivera Posted on Mar 30, 2026

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Authors: Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de, 1547-1616 Published By : Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de, 1547-1616

Book Language: English

Okay, I need to tell you about the latest installment of Don Quixote I just finished. Remember how we left our knight-errant, thoroughly pranked and humbled? Well, Volume 2, Part 35 is where things get real. The Duke and Duchess are still running their elaborate, cruel joke, but it’s starting to wear thin—even for them. They’ve set up this whole fake ‘enchanted’ scenario with a wooden horse, and Quixote and Sancho are supposed to ride it to defeat some giant. It’s their most absurd scheme yet. But here’s the thing: while Sancho is terrified of the whole idea, Quixote’s faith is absolute. This chapter isn't just another silly adventure. It feels like a turning point. The joke isn't funny anymore; it’s just mean. You start seeing the genuine courage in Quixote’s madness and the real loyalty in Sancho’s fear. It’s hilarious, sure, but it also punches you right in the heart. If you’ve been following their journey, this is where you realize Cervantes isn't just making fun of his hero—he’s starting to defend him.

File: The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 35 by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra

Welcome back to the wild, prank-filled world of the Duke's palace. If you thought the jokes on our delusional knight and his squire couldn't get more elaborate, Part 35 says, "Hold my wine skin."

The Story

The Duke and Duchess, those masters of mischief, have cooked up their most theatrical scheme yet. They've convinced Don Quixote that to aid the distressed lady Dueña Dolorida, he must climb aboard a magical wooden horse named Clavileño and fly through the air to slay a giant. It's a complete farce, with bellows providing "wind" and fireworks simulating stars. Sancho Panza is dragged along, absolutely terrified of this imaginary flight. The two are blindfolded, the contraption is rocked, and their "journey" is narrated for them by their hosts. The real comedy—and tragedy—unfolds in their reactions: Quixote's poetic description of the heavens he believes he's seeing, and Sancho's sheer, palpable panic over falling from a horse that's never left the ground.

Why You Should Read It

This section is where Cervantes' genius shifts gears. Up to now, the Duke's pranks have been broadly comic. Here, the cruelty of the joke becomes hard to ignore. Quixote's unwavering belief in the adventure is no longer just silly; it's a kind of brave, beautiful integrity. Sancho, for all his complaining and fear, still gets on that wooden horse for his master. Their bond transcends the buffoonery. Reading this, I stopped laughing at them and started rooting for them. It's a masterful piece of writing that makes you question who the real fools are—the madman with ideals, or the "sane" people who find endless entertainment in tormenting him.

Final Verdict

This is essential reading for anyone who loves characters that get under your skin. If you enjoy stories that mix slapstick humor with sudden, deep moments of humanity, this chapter is a perfect example. It’s for readers who don't mind when a book makes them laugh on one page and feel a pang of sadness on the next. You'll come for the comedy of a fake flight on a wooden horse, but you'll stay for the very real portrait of friendship and faith at its core.