This is an allegory and fighting the windmill is man's attacking imaginary enemies. This describes confrontations where adversaries are incorrectly perceived.
Don Quixote mistakes windmills for giants and charges at them on his horse, believing he is a knight on a noble quest. He ends up getting thrown off and injured by the windmill's blades, illustrating his delusional nature and the disconnect between his romantic ideals and reality.
He decides he windmills are such a sign that he should find and destroy 40 giants
He thinks the windmills are giants that he is meant to do a battle with
Dulcinea del Toboso
Don Quixote's dream woman was Dulcinea del Toboso.
he thought they were giants
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"Tilting at windmills" by Gustave Dore .
Don Quixote's traveling companion is Sancho Panza. Sancho is a simple farmer who becomes Don Quixote's squire and accompanies him on his adventures. He provides comic relief and serves as a contrast to Don Quixote's idealism.
Don Quixote and Dulcinea
When Don Quixote attacks the windmill, his lance gets caught in the sail, causing him to be violently thrown from his horse. This event serves as a humorous and ironic moment in Miguel de Cervantes's novel "Don Quixote," highlighting the disconnect between Don Quixote's delusional chivalric ideals and the reality of his surroundings.
Sancho Panza is Don Quixote's loyal squire and companion in Miguel de Cervantes' novel "Don Quixote." He provides a grounded contrast to Don Quixote's idealistic and chivalrous pursuits and often serves as the voice of reason. Despite his practical nature, Sancho is devoted to Don Quixote and accompanies him on his adventures.
You're thinking of Cervantes' book El ingenioso hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha. The windmill episode is one chapter.
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