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The study explores the evolution of chivalric fiction in Western Europe, examining its roots from Celtic tales to the complexities in Don Quixote. It highlights specific rhetorical devices in medieval romance, particularly in Chretien de Troyes, and their persistence in later works. Key themes include the dynamic between narrator and hero, the portrayal of women, and the interpretive challenges posed by shifting language. This analysis redefines heroism, free will, and gendered language, offering a fresh lens for understanding Don Quixote's narrative structure and its cultural implications.