Overview
Character Name
Elvira
Show
Gender
Female
Playing Age
Adult, Mature Adult
Role Size
Supporting
Voice
Non-singer
Time & Place
Kingdom of Castile, Spain, Seville, 11th Century
Analysis
Elvira (in French Elvire), is Chimène’s governess. She is responsible for bringing up Chimène, and for ensuring that Chimène finds a good husband. Elvira is older than Chimène, perhaps closer to what her mother’s age might be. She understands her position in society,
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