Jorge of Burgos
Jorge of Burgos is a fictional character in Umberto Eco's 'The Name of the Rose,' depicted as a blind librarian and a guardian of forbidden knowledge in the monastery. He embodies the oppressive nature of dogmatic institutions, fearing the liberating power of knowledge and the ideas that threaten his authority. Jorge's character serves as a representation of the struggle between enlightenment and censorship, underscoring the dangers of controlling information.
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Jorge of Burgos is the blind librarian and guardian of forbidden knowledge in the film.
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