Character guide

Nostromo

major

Also known as Gian' Battista Fidanza, Capataz de Cargadores, Captain Fidanza

The incorruptible Italian capataz of the Sulaco dockworkers, trusted by all.

Martin Decoud

major

Also known as Don Martin Decoud, Decoud, young Decoud

A skeptical, cosmopolitan journalist from Sulaco who becomes embroiled in the revolution.

Charles Gould

major

Also known as Don Carlos Gould, Mr. Gould, Charley, Carlos Gould

The English owner of the San Tomé silver mine, driven by a sense of duty.

Emilia Gould

major

Also known as Mrs. Gould, Dona Emilia, Emilia

Charles Gould's compassionate and perceptive wife, a moral center in Sulaco.

Dr. Monygham

major

Also known as Doctor Monygham, the doctor, the English doctor

A cynical, scarred English doctor with a hidden loyalty to the Goulds.

Captain Mitchell

supporting

Also known as Joseph Mitchell, Joe Mitchell, señor Mitchell

The garrulous, pompous superintendent of the Oceanic Steam Navigation Company.

Colonel Sotillo

supporting

Also known as Sotillo, the disconcerted Sotillo

A treacherous and greedy colonel in the revolutionary army.

Linda Viola

supporting

Also known as Linda, Viola, Linda Viola

The elder daughter of Giorgio Viola, fiercely devoted to Nostromo.

Giorgio Viola

supporting

Also known as Old Giorgio, Old Viola, the Garibaldino, Giorgio Viola

An old Italian Garibaldino who keeps a lighthouse and values honor above all.

Don Jose Avellanos

supporting

Also known as Jose Avellanos, Avellanos, the late Don Jose Avellanos

An elderly, respected statesman and historian of Costaguana.

Hirsch

supporting

Also known as señor Hirsch, the miserable Hirsch

A terrified Jewish hide merchant caught in the revolution.

Don Pepe

supporting

Also known as Directly Don Pepe

The loyal and capable administrator of the San Tomé mine.

Antonia Avellanos

supporting

Also known as Dona Antonia, Antonia, Miss Avellanos, Antonia Avellanos

Don Jose's proud and beautiful daughter, Decoud's love interest.

Giselle Viola

supporting

Also known as Giselle, old Viola, Giselle Viola

The younger, more carefree daughter of Giorgio Viola.

Pedrito Montero

supporting

Also known as Pedro Montero, Montero, Pedrito

A vain and ambitious revolutionary leader, brother of General Montero.

General Montero

supporting

Also known as Montero, the victorious Montero

A brutal military leader who leads the revolution against the Ribiera government.

Signora Teresa

supporting

Also known as Teresa, Señora Teresa, Poor Teresa

Giorgio Viola's ailing, sharp-tongued wife.

Ramirez

supporting

Also known as Mr. Ramirez, Poor Ramirez, Young Ramirez

A jealous and desperate suitor of Giselle Viola.

Gamacho

supporting

Also known as señor Gamacho, the enormous Gamacho, the deputy Gamacho

A loud, corrupt deputy in the Sulaco assembly.

Sir John

minor

A visiting English railway magnate involved in the mine's development.

Pablo Barrios

supporting

Also known as Barrios, Ignacio, General Barrios

A portly, loyal general commanding the government troops in Sulaco.

Don Juste Lopez

minor

Also known as Don Juste

A cautious, elderly politician in Sulaco.

Hernandez

minor

Also known as Hernandez the Robber, the bandit Hernandez

A feared bandit who later becomes a general for the government.

Guzman Bento

minor

Also known as the tyrant Guzman Bento

A former brutal dictator of Costaguana, often recalled in memory.

Father Corbelan

minor

Also known as Padre Corbelan, Bishop Corbelan

A fiery, politically active priest and brother of Antonia Avellanos.

Fuentes

minor

Also known as Señor Fuentes, Jorge Fuentes

A deputy in Sulaco who collaborates with the Monterists.

Father Roman

minor

Also known as Padre Roman

A priest at the San Tomé mine.

Giovanni

minor

An Italian sailor or worker, possibly a minor associate of Nostromo.

Basilio

minor

Also known as the fat and sleek Basilio

The Goulds' portly and trusted butler.

Holroyd

minor

Also known as Mr. Holroyd, The great Holroyd

A powerful American financier backing the Gould Concession.

Father Beron

minor

A priest involved in torture during Guzman Bento's regime.

President Ribiera

minor

Also known as Don Vincente Ribiera, poor señor Ribiera

The weak, fleeing president of Costaguana.

Anzani

minor

Also known as Old Anzani, the cautious Anzani

A cautious Italian shopkeeper in Sulaco.

Leonarda

minor

A servant in the Gould household.

Dominic

minor

Also known as Dominic the Corsican

A Corsican sailor who helps Nostromo.

Marta

minor

A servant or minor character in the Viola household.

Moraga

minor

Also known as señor Moraga

A lawyer or agent for the Gould Concession.

Bonifacio

minor

Also known as poor Bonifacio

A minor character, possibly a worker at the mine.

Scarfe

minor

Also known as Mr. Scarfe, young Scarfe

A young Englishman working for the railway.

Luis

minor

A minor character, possibly a servant or worker.

Jaime Berges

minor

Also known as Don Jaime Berges, Jaime

A minor political figure in Sulaco.