Don Gilbert is married to Doña Sabine, and together they form one of the richest Haitian families in the part of the Dominican Republic where Amabelle lives. While their wealth initially protects them from the racist prejudices of Dominican culture, they are threatened like all the other Haitians once the massacre begins. They shelter Félice and a few others in their home, but they also acknowledge that sadly they can’t help all the Haitians who are in danger.
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Don Gilbert Character Timeline in The Farming of Bones
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Chapter 14
Amabelle notes that even Don Gilbert and Doña Sabine, who form one of the wealthiest Haitian families in the town, are...
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Chapter 26
...the doña was afraid they would switch allegiances and “turn on them.” Doña Sabine and Don Gilbert , who are awake, ask who has been let in; they tell Félice to be...
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