# After the Divorce — Character guide

> Key figures in After the Divorce by Grazia Deledda.

- [Costantino Ledda](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/after_the_divorce_se/characters/costantino_ledda.md): A man wrongfully convicted of murder, struggling to rebuild his life after divorce.
- [Giovanna Era](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/after_the_divorce_se/characters/giovanna_era.md): Costantino's former wife, who remarries and faces social pressures.
- [Giacobbe Dejas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/after_the_divorce_se/characters/giacobbe_dejas.md): A wealthy landowner and antagonist to Costantino.
- [Brontu Dejas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/after_the_divorce_se/characters/brontu_dejas.md): Giacobbe's son, a drunken and troubled young man.
- [Aunt Bachissia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/after_the_divorce_se/characters/aunt_bachissia.md): An elderly relative who offers gossip and traditional wisdom.
- [Isidoro Pane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/after_the_divorce_se/characters/isidoro_pane.md): A kind-hearted old man and friend to Costantino.
- [Aunt Martina Dejas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/after_the_divorce_se/characters/aunt_martina_dejas.md): A shrewd and manipulative member of the Dejas family.
- [Aunt Porredda](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/after_the_divorce_se/characters/aunt_porredda.md): A poor, superstitious aunt who cares for Costantino.
- [Grazia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/after_the_divorce_se/characters/grazia.md): A young woman who becomes romantically involved with Costantino.
- [Paolo Porru](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/after_the_divorce_se/characters/paolo_porru.md): A talented but poor young man, son of Uncle Efes Maria.
- [Priest Elias](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/after_the_divorce_se/characters/priest_elias.md): A local priest who counsels the community.
- [San Costantino](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/after_the_divorce_se/characters/san_costantino.md): A saint invoked by characters in prayer and tradition.
- [Mattea](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/after_the_divorce_se/characters/mattea.md): A servant or local woman, often mentioned in passing.
- [Anna Rosa Dejas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/after_the_divorce_se/characters/anna_rosa_dejas.md): A quiet, religious aunt in the Dejas household.
- [Uncle Efes Maria Porru](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/after_the_divorce_se/characters/uncle_efes_maria_porru.md): Father of Paolo Porru, a poor but proud man.
- [Bachissia Era](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/after_the_divorce_se/characters/bachissia_era.md): A relative of Giovanna Era, possibly her mother.
- [Don Serafino](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/after_the_divorce_se/characters/don_serafino.md): A local notable or priest, occasionally mentioned.
- [Arnolfo Bellini](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/after_the_divorce_se/characters/arnolfo_bellini.md): A lawyer or official involved in legal matters.
- [Basile Ledda](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/after_the_divorce_se/characters/basile_ledda.md): A relative of Costantino, possibly his father.
- [Malthinu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/after_the_divorce_se/characters/malthinu.md): A local man, possibly a shepherd or laborer.
- [Zanchine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/after_the_divorce_se/characters/zanchine.md): A minor character, perhaps a nickname for a local.
- [Maria Chicca](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/after_the_divorce_se/characters/maria_chicca.md): A local woman, possibly a servant or neighbor.

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