More serious in this second part, Cervantes firmly states his hero's conviction that his way of life is a religious order, respectful of Catholic orthodoxy in his belief that the works of man on earth are rewarded in heaven. Knighthood is no longer a burlesque to the author, and Don Quixote, suggestively characterized with saintliness in Part One, begins to fulfill his spiritual potential. It seems as if Cervantes has become more and more convinced of the depth of character of Don Quixote as he has continued to work with him.
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