Camilo Character Analysis in If We Were Villains

Camilo is the theatre professor who teaches the students stage fighting. Younger than Frederick and Gwendolyn, Camilo ends up married to Filippa in the novel’s present in 2007. The students seem to like Camilo since he’s easygoing and friendly. Like Frederick, he ends up cast in King Lear—perhaps to keep an eye on the students.

Camilo Character Timeline in If We Were Villains

The timeline below shows where the character Camilo appears in If We Were Villains. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.

After lunch, the group (minus Richard) goes to combat class, which Camilo teaches. Camilo weighs them and notes that Oliver has gained ten pounds of muscle over... (full context)

...is waiting. They exchange small talk, and Filippa mentions that she lives in Broadwater with Milo. She tells them that she, Gwendolyn, and Frederick are still deciding the plays for this... (full context)

...they fight. When Richard grabs Meredith and threatens her, Oliver and James rush onstage, but Camilo separates them first. Oliver feels furious when he sees that Meredith’s elbow is bleeding where... (full context)

...Filippa. Two hours later, however, Meredith arrives with the cast list. Frederick is King Lear, Camilo is Albany, Wren is Cordelia, Filippa is Regan, Meredith is Goneril, James is Edmund, Oliver... (full context)

Oliver is late to combat call with James and Camilo. James asks him where he’s been, but before Oliver can answer, Camilo starts the rehearsal.... (full context)

In 1997 again, Camilo shows the fourth-years the set for King Lear. It’s made of mirrors that cover the... (full context)

...fudges the script, speaking a line to James that was meant to be addressed to Camilo: “Worthy prince, I know’t.” (full context)

...his head down. Gently, he kisses him. The crowd whispers, confused. After a long silence, Camilo and the second-years pick up the rest of the play, with Camilo speaking Edgar’s final... (full context)

...at her for a moment. He asks her about Frederick and Gwendolyn, and then about Camilo. He wonders aloud when Filippa and Camilo will get married. Filippa drives him to the... (full context)