The King orders Octavio and Isabela to be married at once, with both of them to be held in prison until the wedding.Īt home, after Octavio speaks of his love for Isabela, Don Pedro comes to arrest him, claiming that Octavio had violated Isabela the previous night.
Pedro then claims to the King that the unknown man was Duke Octavio. But Don Juan cleverly reveals his identity as his nephew and Don Pedro assists him in making his escape just in time. Don Juan's uncle, Don Pedro, comes to arrest the offender. However, when Isabela wants to light a lamp, she realizes that he is not her lover, the Duke Octavio, and screams for help. The play begins in Naples with Don Juan and the Duchess Isabela who, alone in her palace room, have just enjoyed a night of love together.
Duchess Isabela – Duchess that Don Juan tricks she was going to marry Duke Octavio.Don Juan – protagonist (a young noble) relentlessly seduces all women possible by promising them marriage.