María · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in María by Jorge Isaacs.
María
major
Also known as Señorita María, Señorita
The beautiful and enigmatic heroine, beloved by the narrator and central to the novel's romantic tragedy.
Efraín
major
Also known as Unknown, I.
The narrator and protagonist, a young man who returns home and falls deeply in love with María.
Carlos Martinez Silva
supporting
Also known as Carlos, Señor Carlos Martinez Silva LL.D., the implacable Carlos
Efraín's father, a wealthy and respected landowner who plays a key role in the family's decisions.
Braulio
supporting
A loyal and trusted servant on the family estate, often involved in daily activities and errands.
Juan Ángel
minor
Also known as Juan
A young man from the region, possibly a friend or acquaintance of Efraín, with limited but notable appearances.
Emma
supporting
Also known as Forgetting Emma
A young woman who may be a relative or close family friend, appearing in social scenes and interactions.
old José
supporting
Also known as José, ñor José
An elderly servant or worker on the estate, often present in domestic and rural settings.
Salome
supporting
A woman connected to the household or community, appearing in several scenes with dialogue or action.
Tiburcio
supporting
Also known as mulatto Tiburcio, Christmas Tiburcio
A mulatto servant or laborer, involved in various tasks and occasionally in festive or daily events.
Lorenzo
minor
Also known as LII Lorenzo
A character who appears in the narrative, possibly a friend or local figure, with recurring mentions.
Tránsito
minor
A woman in the community, possibly a servant or neighbor, with several named appearances.
Emigdio
minor
Also known as XVIII Emigdio
A local character, possibly a worker or acquaintance, appearing in various scenes.
the doctor
supporting
Also known as The doctor
A physician who attends to the family, especially during illness, playing a role in key plot developments.
Don Jerónimo
minor
A respected older gentleman, possibly a relative or family friend, with a presence in social gatherings.
Mayo
minor
A character, possibly a servant or local, appearing in several scenes with limited but clear presence.
Luisa
supporting
Also known as Señora, the Señora, Señora Luisa
A married woman, possibly a relative or close family friend, involved in domestic and social life.
Lucía
minor
A young woman who appears in the narrative, possibly a friend or acquaintance of the family.
Mar
minor
Also known as Mar ├ нa
A name that appears in the text, possibly a variant or misreading of María, with limited distinct presence.
Señor A⸺
minor
Also known as Señor, the Señor
A gentleman referred to by an abbreviated name, appearing in social or business contexts.
Gregorio
minor
A character, possibly a servant or worker, with several mentions in the narrative.
Bruno
minor
A character who appears in the story, possibly a friend or local, with a few scenes.
Salomón
minor
Also known as Poor Salomón
A character referred to as 'Poor Salomón', suggesting a sympathetic or tragic figure in the narrative.
Telemachus
minor
A name that appears, possibly a literary reference or a minor character, with limited presence.
Laurean
minor
A character with a few mentions, possibly a servant or acquaintance in the background.
Custodio
minor
Also known as ñor Custodio
A local man, possibly a worker or neighbor, appearing in a few scenes.
Señor M⸺
minor
Also known as Señor
A gentleman referred to by an abbreviated name, appearing in social or business contexts.
Don Ignacio
minor
A respected older man, possibly a relative or family friend, with a few appearances.
Felipe
minor
A character, possibly a servant or young man, with several mentions in the story.
Fermín
minor
A character with a few appearances, possibly a worker or acquaintance.
Lucas
minor
A character, possibly a servant or local, with a limited but clear presence.
Justo
minor
A character with a few mentions, possibly a worker or neighbor.
Feliciana
minor
Also known as Señor A⸺. Feliciana
A woman who appears in the narrative, possibly a servant or relative, with a few named scenes.
master
minor
A generic term of address, possibly referring to a young master or employer, with limited distinct identity.
Marcos
minor
A character with a few mentions, possibly a servant or local figure.
Matilde
minor
A woman who appears in the story, possibly a friend or relative, with limited presence.
Mimiya
minor
A character with a few mentions, possibly a child or servant, appearing in domestic scenes.
Uncle Bibiano
minor
Also known as Bibiano
An older relative or family friend, appearing in a few scenes with a clear role.
Candelaria
minor
A woman, possibly a servant or neighbor, with a few named appearances.
Cortico
minor
A character with a few mentions, possibly a worker or local, appearing in the background.
U⸺
minor
A person referred to by an initial, possibly a minor character or placeholder, with limited presence.
Remigia
minor
A woman with a few mentions, possibly a servant or local figure.
Justiniano
minor
A character with a few appearances, possibly a worker or acquaintance.
Dr. Mayn
minor
Also known as Mayn
A doctor who appears in the narrative, possibly attending to the family or community.
Mamma
supporting
Also known as mamma
The mother figure in the household, appearing in domestic and emotional scenes.
Caramba
minor
A character with a few mentions, possibly a servant or local, with limited presence.
Marfa
minor
A name that appears, possibly a variant of María or a separate minor character, with limited presence.
Pedro
minor
A character with a few mentions, possibly a servant or worker.
D⸺
minor
A person referred to by an initial, possibly a minor character or placeholder.
Estefana
minor
A woman with a few mentions, possibly a servant or neighbor.
Rufina
minor
A woman with a few appearances, possibly a servant or local figure.
Higinio
minor
A character with a few mentions, possibly a worker or acquaintance.
Anselmo
minor
Also known as Chief Anselmo
A character referred to as 'Chief', possibly a leader or elder, with limited presence.
Julian
minor
A character with a few mentions, possibly a servant or local.
Eloisa
minor
A woman with a few appearances, possibly a friend or relative.
Marta
minor
Also known as old Marta
An older woman, possibly a servant, with a few mentions in the story.
Papa
supporting
Also known as papa
The father figure, likely the same as Carlos Martinez Silva, appearing in family scenes.
