Character guide

Costantino Ledda

major

Also known as Costantino, poor Costantino, Saint Costantino, Ledda

A man wrongfully convicted of murder, struggling to rebuild his life after divorce.

Giovanna Era

major

Also known as Giovanna

Costantino's former wife, who remarries and faces social pressures.

Giacobbe Dejas

supporting

Also known as Dejas

A wealthy landowner and antagonist to Costantino.

Brontu Dejas

supporting

Also known as Brontu, Poor Brontu

Giacobbe's son, a drunken and troubled young man.

Aunt Bachissia

supporting

Also known as Bachissia

An elderly relative who offers gossip and traditional wisdom.

Isidoro Pane

supporting

Also known as Uncle Isidoro, Isidoro, old Isidoro

A kind-hearted old man and friend to Costantino.

Aunt Martina Dejas

supporting

Also known as Aunt Martina, Martina Dejas, old Martina

A shrewd and manipulative member of the Dejas family.

Aunt Porredda

supporting

Also known as Porredda, Poor Aunt Porredda

A poor, superstitious aunt who cares for Costantino.

Grazia

supporting

Also known as Miss Grazia

A young woman who becomes romantically involved with Costantino.

Paolo Porru

minor

Also known as Paolo, the gifted Paolo

A talented but poor young man, son of Uncle Efes Maria.

Priest Elias

minor

Also known as Priest Elias Portolu

A local priest who counsels the community.

San Costantino

minor

Also known as Saint Costantino, Good San Costantino

A saint invoked by characters in prayer and tradition.

Mattea

minor

A servant or local woman, often mentioned in passing.

Anna Rosa Dejas

minor

Also known as Anna-Rosa, Aunt Anna-Rosa Dejas, Little Aunt Anna-Rosa

A quiet, religious aunt in the Dejas household.

Uncle Efes Maria Porru

minor

Also known as Efes Maria, Maria, Porru

Father of Paolo Porru, a poor but proud man.

Doctor Puddu

minor

A local doctor who treats the sick.

Bachissia Era

minor

A relative of Giovanna Era, possibly her mother.

Minnia

minor

A young girl or servant in the village.

Don Serafino

minor

A local notable or priest, occasionally mentioned.

Arnolfo Bellini

minor

Also known as Bellini

A lawyer or official involved in legal matters.

Basile Ledda

minor

A relative of Costantino, possibly his father.

Malthinu

minor

A local man, possibly a shepherd or laborer.

Zanchine

minor

A minor character, perhaps a nickname for a local.

Malthina Dejas

minor

A female member of the Dejas family.

Mamma Porru

minor

Also known as Mamma

Mother of Paolo Porru, a poor widow.

Maria Chicca

minor

A local woman, possibly a servant or neighbor.

Mariedda

minor

A young girl or servant in the village.