La Mancha
Definition
La Mancha is a region in central Spain known for its vast plains and windmills. It serves as the setting for Miguel de Cervantes' novel Don Quixote.
Analogy
Think of La Mancha as an open canvas where adventures unfold. Just like how an artist uses a blank canvas to create their masterpiece, Cervantes used La Mancha as the backdrop for Don Quixote's imaginative journey.
Related terms
Setting: The time and place in which a story takes place.
Symbolism: The use of objects, characters, or settings to represent abstract ideas or qualities.
Realism: A literary movement that seeks to depict life accurately without idealization or exaggeration.
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