What is Luisa Fortuna's profession in Red Dead Redemption?
In Red Dead Redemption, Luisa Fortuna is a schoolteacher and a revolutionary. She actively participates in the fight with Reyes' Rebels in Nuevo Paraíso, Mexico. She's also known for her engagement to Abraham Reyes, often referred to as Luisa Reyes.
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Who is Luisa Fortuna's family in the game?
In Red Dead Redemption, Luisa Fortuna is part of a Mexican family. Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. Fortuna, and she has a brother, Emilio Fortuna, and a sister, Miranda Fortuna. She is engaged to Abraham Reyes. After the death of her father and the departure of her mother and sister, Luisa is left alone, dedicating herself to the cause she believes in.
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What is the significance of Luisa Fortuna in the Liars and Cheats DLC pack?
In the Liars and Cheats DLC pack for Red Dead Redemption, Luisa Fortuna is introduced as a selectable character model for multiplayer games. She is located in the 'Redemption' section of the Outfitter. Furthermore, she returns in Red Dead Online, serving as a minor mission provider.
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How does Luisa Fortuna's character contribute to the revolution in Nuevo Paraíso, Mexico?
Luisa Fortuna, a teacher and rebellion leader from Campo Mirada, plays a significant role in the Nuevo Paraíso revolution. Engaged to rebel leader Reyes, she is a fearless advocate for Mexico's liberation. After being rescued from Mexican soldiers by John, she becomes a crucial ally. Her contributions include rescuing untried prisoners and defending smallholders from eviction due to late tax payments.
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What is the backstory of Luisa Fortuna in Red Dead Redemption?
Luisa Fortuna, a character in Red Dead Redemption, is a Mexican schoolteacher and revolutionary. She resides in Campo Mirada, Perdido, Nuevo Paraíso, and is engaged to Abraham Reyes, the local rebellion leader. Luisa is introduced to John Marston when he and Landon Ricketts save her from jail, a mission initiated by her brother, Emilio. Despite her devotion to Reyes, he treats her poorly, often forgetting her name and using her for his pleasure.
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History[]
Background[]
Luisa was born in 1892.[1] As a child, she learned to read, write, and speak English all on her her own. By 1911, she is 19 years old and is training to be a schoolteacher while also fighting as a rebel in Nuevo Paraíso, Mexico. She is a very dedicated and zealous revolutionary and is said to fight as well as any man.[2]
Events of Red Dead Redemption[]
John first meets Luisa when he and Landon Ricketts rescue her from a government jail at the behest of her brother Emilio Fortuna. John soon discovers that Luisa has fallen for the leader of the local rebellion, Abraham Reyes, expecting that they will soon marry. Quite to the contrary, Reyes simply views Luisa (among other women) as a peasant and uses her for sex, while forgetting or confusing her name several times (often with "Laura") throughout the game. Regardless, she remains endlessly faithful to him and his rebellion. Luisa is unconcerned about how Reyes views her and how he forgets her name; she still loves him and still cares for his rebellion no matter what happens and no matter what Reyes says or does. Because of her love and loyalty to him and her country, Luisa is willing to do anything for Reyes's rebellion.
Her relationship with John deteriorates throughout the time they know each other, despite all the favors he does for her. In "Father Abraham", she claims that she "cannot forgive [him] for helping Allende", which may explain why she appears to be less friendly with him after the player has completed all of the missions for the Mexican Army. She does, however, seek John's help; she asks him to escort her sister over the border into the United States, asks for his assistance in freeing Reyes from El Presidio, and persuades him to join a guerrilla attack on the Army to avenge her father's death. Later, she organizes an assault on Sepulcro in order to kill Captain de Santa.
During "An Appointed Time", after John witnesses the war crimes being carried out in Escalera by the Mexican Army, he comes across Reyes, who is about to be executed by Raul Zubieta and two of his men. As John tries to negotiate Reyes' release, Luisa appears and blindly charges at Zubieta, wielding a knife. Zubieta and his men then shoot Luisa through the chest three times, killing her. Enraged, John shoots Zubieta's two soldiers before being challenged to a duel by him. John kills Zubieta, avenging Luisa's death, before cutting Reyes free and continuing with the battle. Afterwards, he confronts Reyes about Luisa's martyrdom; for the final time Reyes fails to recount who she was, even though she lived and died for him.
Thank you for saving me. You're good men. Friends of the people of this land.
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—Luisa Fortuna
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I'm well, sir, but Allende is sending more men to their deaths. Prisoners who have not been tried. A prominent writer, Castillo, and a local official whose only crime was not putting the small holders on the street when they were late with taxes.
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—Luisa Fortuna
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Mr. Ricketts!
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—Luisa Fortuna
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Thank you, both of you.
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—Luisa Fortuna
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Great and terrible things! The revolution is coming! The country will be in turmoil once more. This time, we hope is the last time.
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—Luisa Fortuna
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I would rather be dead than a cynic like you, Mr. Marston.
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—Luisa Fortuna
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I don't weep for myself, but for my country! Abraham Reyes has been captured!
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—Luisa Fortuna
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Mr. Marston, my father was killed yesterday. The army found him and accused him of treason. They cut out his heart and fed it to their dogs. Allende did this. Then, he took the honor of two young girls.
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—Luisa Fortuna
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My father must not die in vain! His death must mean something.
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—Luisa Fortuna
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Mr. Marston. I have lost my father. My mother is in the United States. My sister has fled. I have no family, just the cause. Please. Good actions make you a good man.
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—Luisa Fortuna
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Déjen mi hombre-
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—Luisa Fortuna's last words
Trivia[]
Her characteristics draw parallels with the main character in the short story written by Katherine Anne Porter called "Flowering Judas", where a young woman named Laura falls in love with a shallow, boastful revolutionary.
In singleplayer, Luisa is seen wearing a dress throughout the game, though she is given chaps in multiplayer, a similar change applied to Abigail Marston.
Even if John mentions to many people he has a family, he only reveals one of their names to Luisa: she asks during "Father Abraham" for his son's name, and he tells her.
Her last name means "luck", which is ironic considering her death later on in the story. On the other hand, this can be considered a better fate than being abused and heartbroken by Reyes, who did not reciprocate her romantic feelings for him and even considered her an inferior peasant.
In a pre-release version of the game Luisa had a more defeated, unhygienic face. Her teeth were a dark yellow and her hair was unkept.
She is one of the three major characters who do not ride horses at all. The others are Agustin Allende, and West Dickens.
A man buried at Sepulcro cemetery, Alejandro Fortuna, may be related to Luisa. According to his gravestone, "he died for his country".
In Undead Nightmare, a regular undead uses Luisa's character model. Getting close enough to her and using Dead Eye Targeting reveals the gold cross necklace that Luisa wears throughout the game. This undead is first encountered in Escalera.
Gallery[]
Luisa and Marston talk about the future of Nuevo Paraíso
