Character Relationship Map: El Barrendero

Characters

• Napoleon (played by Cantinflas) — protagonist

  Historical military leader and emperor, portrayed in a comedic context within the collection.

• Chipinita (played by María Sorté) — protagonist

  Young boy involved in the street sweeper narrative, representing innocence and social commentary.

• Lupita (played by Ursula Prats) — supporting

  Local woman or ranch worker, representing community ties and traditional values.

• Don Chafas (played by Eduardo Alcaraz) — supporting
• Supervisor Molina (played by Federico González) — supporting
• Ladron flaco (played by Antonio Zubiaga) — supporting
• Mujer rubia en fiesta (played by Sara Guasch) — supporting
• Mendoza (played by José Luis Avendaño) — supporting

  Local official or businessman navigating the social dynamics of the town.

• Chabelita (played by Roxana Chávez) — supporting

  Young comedic performer known for slapstick humor and cross-dressing antics in Mexican cinema.

Key Relationships

• Napoleon → Chabelita (social)
• Chipinita → Don Chafas (social)
• Napoleon → Mendoza (Narrative Protagonist)
• Napoleon → Ladron flaco (Narrative Protagonist)
• Napoleon → Supervisor Molina (Professional Employee)
• Napoleon → Don Chafas (Professional Subordinate)
• Lupita → Mujer rubia en fiesta (Conflict Rival)
• Chipinita → Mujer rubia en fiesta (Conflict Rival)
• Chipinita → Lupita (Alliance Friend)
• Napoleon → Mujer rubia en fiesta (Romantic Love Interest)
• Napoleon → Lupita (Romantic Admirer)
• Napoleon → Chipinita (Romantic Admirer)

Story Analysis

A story about a dancing janitor who brings joy to his neighborhood and navigates romantic interests

Plot Progression

1. The Dancing Janitor
2. Growing Admiration
3. A New Interest
4. Jealousy and Tension
5. Resolution