windmills were giants, and the monks' mules dromedaries, flocks of sheep armies of enemies
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In Miguel de Cervantes' classic novel "Don Quixote," the protagonist, influenced by chivalric literature, perceives everyday objects and situations in fantastical terms. His imagination transforms windmills into fearsome giants, and the humble mules of monks into swift dromedaries. This narrative illustrates how his romantic notions distort reality, leading him to engage in absurd battles against imaginary foes.
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