Rocinante a standalone word as well as a suffix. One meaning is "before" or "previously". Another is "in front of". As a suffix, "-ante" in Spanish is adverbial; "rocinante" refers to functioning as, or being, a "rocín". "Rocinante", then, follows Cervantes' pattern using ambiguous, multivalent words, which is common throughout the novel. Rocinante's name, then, signifies his change in status from the "old nag" of before to the "foremost" steed. As Cervantes describes Don Quixote's choice of name: "nombre a su parecer alto, sonoro y significativo de lo que había sido cuando fue rocín, antes de lo que ahora era, que
Mr. Bean (character) Mr. Bean (character) Mr. Bean is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the British comedy television programme, "Mr. Bean", its animated spin-off, and two live-action feature films. He was created and is portrayed by Rowan Atkinson and made his first appearance on television in the pilot episode which first aired on January 1, 1990. Mr. Bean lives in Flat 2, 12 Arbour Road, Highbury, London, England. His first name (he names himself "Bean" to others) and profession, if any, are never mentioned. In the first film adaptation, "Bean", "Mr." appears on his passport in the "first name" field,