Sanchica

Also known as: Mari-Sancha / Sancha / my daughter Sanchica · Family: Panza · Role: daughter · First appears: Part 2, Ch. 5.1

In Part 2, Ch. 5, Sancho Panza speaks of Sanchica as Mari-Sancha, hoping that a profitable government will raise the family’s position and allow him to choose her husband: “Sanchica shall be a countess, say what you will.” Teresa Panza refuses her consent to such an elevation, saying she has not brought up her daughter for that purpose, while proposing Lope Tocho, a sturdy young man of their own sort, as a suitable match. By Ch. 49, Sancho Panza resolves to negotiate Sanchica’s marriage to the young man.

After Don Quixote makes Sancho Panza governor of Barataria, Sanchica and Teresa Panza learn of his new position. The duchess promises to arrange a prestigious marriage for her, telling her to “hold herself in readiness,” and Sancho Panza sends her a fine hunting suit. In Part 2, Ch. 73, Sanchica welcomes her returning father, embracing him and asking whether he has brought her anything after watching for him.