Definition
Don Quixote is the protagonist of Miguel de Cervantes' novel, 'Don Quixote.' He's an aging nobleman who becomes obsessed with chivalric romances and sets out to revive chivalry, righting wrongs and defending the helpless. His idealism clashes with reality, leading to humorous and often disastrous adventures. Don Quixote represents the struggle between dreams and reality, idealism and pragmatism. He embodies the power of imagination and the dangers of losing touch with reality.