He was reading so many books and thought that they were better than the real world so he slipped inside of them.
Don Quixote blames enchanters for making the windmills appear as giants. This showcases his delusional belief in knights-errant and chivalric adventures.
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"Tilting at windmills" by Gustave Dore .
Don Quixote and Dulcinea
Don Quixote explains that the enchanter Friston turned the giants into windmills to rob him of his glory in battle. He believes that Friston did this to take away the recognition for his heroic act of defeating the giants, ultimately maintaining his delusion that he was fighting giants.
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.
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.
The branch Don Quixote selects to replace his shattered lance is actually just a common, dried-up pig's tail. This replacement is incongruous because it lacks the grandeur and symbolism of a proper knight's lance, highlighting Don Quixote's misguided quest as a delusional knight errant.
The branch Don Quixote selects to replace the shattered lace is a thorny acacia branch, which is incongruous because it is spiky and rigid, unlike a lace which is delicate and soft. This reflects Don Quixote's disconnect from reality and his tendency to see ordinary objects in a distorted way.
Don Quixote admires the sense of chivalry and honor that knights embody. He is inspired by their bravery, nobility, and dedication to fighting for justice and defending the weak.
Sancho Panza is often considered to be Don Quixote's foil. Sancho is practical, down-to-earth, and focused on the realities of life, serving as a contrast to Don Quixote's idealistic and often impractical view of the world. Their dynamic highlights the contrast between romanticism and pragmatism.
The Knight of the White Moon is actually Sampson, a rival suitor to Marcela, the woman Don Quixote is trying to defend. He challenges Don Quixote to a duel in order to prove his love for Marcela. This challenge ultimately results in Don Quixote being defeated and agreeing to return home.