# Noli Me Tangere — Character guide

> Key figures in Noli Me Tangere by José Rizal.

- [Crisóstomo Ibarra](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/characters/crisostomo_ibarra.md): Wealthy young Filipino returning from Europe, idealistic and determined to reform his country.
- [María Clara](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/characters/maria_clara.md): Ibarra's betrothed, a beautiful and devout young woman torn between love and duty.
- [Padre Dámaso](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/characters/padre_damaso.md): Arrogant and influential Franciscan friar who opposes Ibarra's progressive ideas.
- [Elías](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/characters/elias.md): Mysterious and noble boatman who becomes Ibarra's ally and protector.
- [Capitan Tiago](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/characters/capitan_tiago.md): Wealthy and pious Filipino businessman, María Clara's father.
- [Sisa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/characters/sisa.md): Grieving mother of Basilio and Crispín, driven mad by their disappearance.
- [Basilio](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/characters/basilio.md): Elder son of Sisa, a young sacristan who endures tragedy and later becomes a doctor.
- [Padre Salví](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/characters/padre_salvi.md): Hypocritical and scheming Franciscan priest who covets María Clara.
- [Doña Victorina](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/characters/dona_victorina.md): Pretentious Filipina who apes Spanish customs and marries a Spanish quack.
- [Don Tiburcio de Espadaña](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/characters/don_tiburcio.md): Spanish quack doctor married to Doña Victorina, timid and henpecked.
- [Don Rafael Ibarra](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/characters/don_rafael_ibarra.md): Ibarra's deceased father, a progressive man who died in prison under false charges.
- [Tarsilo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/characters/tarsilo.md): Brave young man who dies under torture rather than betray his comrades.
- [Sinang](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/characters/sinang.md): María Clara's lively and loyal friend, daughter of Capitan Tiago's compadre.
- [Doña Consolacion](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/characters/dona_consolacion.md): Crude and abusive wife of the alferez, a former laundrywoman.
- [The Alferez](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/characters/alferez.md): Brutal Spanish civil guard commander, husband of Doña Consolacion.
- [Don Filipo Lino](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/characters/don_filipo.md): Liberal-minded deputy mayor of San Diego who supports Ibarra's projects.
- [Old Tasio](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/characters/old_tasio.md): Eccentric old scholar considered mad by townspeople but wise in truth.
- [Crispín](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/characters/crispin.md): Younger son of Sisa, a sacristan falsely accused of stealing church funds.
- [Aunt Isabel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/characters/aunt_isabel.md): Capitan Tiago's sister and María Clara's chaperone and caretaker.
- [Don Alfonso Linares](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/characters/don_alfonso_linares.md): Young Spanish lawyer brought to court María Clara, later revealed as a fraud.
- [Sister Rufa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/characters/sister_rufa.md): Pious and domineering beata who organizes religious processions.
- [Capitan Tinong](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/characters/capitan_tinong.md): Wealthy and cautious neighbor of Capitan Tiago, easily frightened by authorities.
- [Fray Sibyla](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/characters/fray_sibyla.md): Dominican friar, learned and reserved, who debates Ibarra at dinner.
- [Ñor Juan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/characters/nor_juan.md): Old carpenter who works on Ibarra's schoolhouse project.
- [Capitana María](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/characters/capitana_maria.md): Courageous and kind woman who helps Sisa in her madness.
- [Doray](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/characters/doray.md): Wife of Don Filipo, a sensible and supportive woman.
- [Albino](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/characters/albino.md): Former theology student who becomes a friend of Ibarra.
- [Bruno](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/characters/bruno.md): Brother of Tarsilo, involved in the planned uprising.
- [Sister Sipa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/characters/sister_sipa.md): Old beata who gossips and participates in religious festivities.
- [Sister Juana](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/characters/sister_juana.md): Simple-minded beata who follows Sister Rufa's orders.
- [Sister Puté](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/characters/sister_pute.md): Another beata involved in church activities and gossip.
- [Capitana Tinay](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/characters/capitana_tinay.md): Wife of Capitan Tinong, a socialite fond of gossip.
- [Andoy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/characters/andoy.md): Young servant in Capitan Tiago's household.
- [Señor Laruja](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/characters/laruja.md): Spanish merchant who gossips about Ibarra's family at the dinner party.
- [Padre Martin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/characters/padre_martin.md): Franciscan priest who delivers the sermon during the fiesta.
- [Don Primitivo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/characters/don_primitivo.md): Relative of Capitan Tiago who quotes Latin proverbs endlessly.
- [Doña Pía Alba](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/characters/dona_pia_alba.md): Capitan Tiago's deceased wife and María Clara's mother.
- [Iday](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/characters/iday.md): Beautiful young woman from a neighboring town, friend of Sinang.
- [Capitana Tika](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/characters/capitana_tika.md): Mother of Sinang, a friend of the Ibarra family.
- [Clarita](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/characters/clarita.md): Young woman who participates in the picnic and fishing trip.
- [Pablo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/characters/pablo.md): Old man whose family was destroyed by the friars, seeks revenge.
- [Andres Bonifacio](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/characters/andres_bonifacio.md): Historical figure mentioned as a patriot, not a character in the novel.
- [Don Saturnino](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/characters/don_saturnino.md): Ibarra's grandfather, a Spanish mestizo who developed the family estate.
- [Carlos the Chinaman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/characters/carlos_the_chinaman.md): Chinese merchant who interacts with townspeople in San Diego.
- [Andong](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/characters/andong.md): Simple-minded man who becomes a target of mockery in the town.
- [Yeyeng](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/characters/yeyeng.md): Woman who participates in the cockfight crowd scenes.
- [Capitana Tinchang](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/characters/capitana_tinchang.md): Woman who gossips about the Ibarra family's troubles.
- [Don Pedro Eibarramendia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/characters/don_pedro_eibarramendia.md): Basque ancestor of Ibarra, founder of the family fortune.
- [Señor Guevara](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/characters/senor_guevara.md): Spanish civil guard officer who warns Ibarra about his enemies.
- [Capitan Martin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/characters/capitan_martin.md): Town official who participates in the meeting about the schoolhouse.
- [Don Anastasio](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/characters/don_anastasio.md): Old man who comments on the town's affairs.
- [Teo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/characters/teo.md): Young boy who appears in the church scenes.
- [Fray Joaquin Martinez de Zuñiga](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/characters/fray_joaquin_zuniga.md): Historical friar and author cited in the novel's endnotes.

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