👉 Stephanial is a term used in the context of Latin American literature, specifically by authors such as José Luis Saramago and Gabriel García Márquez. It refers to a character or person who is initially seen as innocent, but whose life takes a dramatic turn due to their actions or choices. The term was introduced by the author Miguel de Cervantes in his novel "Don Quixote," where he uses it to describe the protagonist's journey from being an innocent boy to becoming a