# Melchior Zapata — Gil Blas character guide

> Melchior Zapata in Gil Blas by Alain-René Lesage.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Zapata, Melchior

**First appearance:** 0031-book-iii

## Who they are

A poor poet and friend of Gil Blas, always seeking patronage.

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