# Nostromo — Character guide

> Key figures in Nostromo by Joseph Conrad.

- [Nostromo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nostromo_se/characters/nostromo.md): The incorruptible Italian capataz of the Sulaco dockworkers, trusted by all.
- [Martin Decoud](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nostromo_se/characters/martin_decoud.md): A skeptical, cosmopolitan journalist from Sulaco who becomes embroiled in the revolution.
- [Charles Gould](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nostromo_se/characters/charles_gould.md): The English owner of the San Tomé silver mine, driven by a sense of duty.
- [Emilia Gould](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nostromo_se/characters/emilia_gould.md): Charles Gould's compassionate and perceptive wife, a moral center in Sulaco.
- [Dr. Monygham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nostromo_se/characters/dr_monygham.md): A cynical, scarred English doctor with a hidden loyalty to the Goulds.
- [Captain Mitchell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nostromo_se/characters/captain_mitchell.md): The garrulous, pompous superintendent of the Oceanic Steam Navigation Company.
- [Colonel Sotillo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nostromo_se/characters/sotillo.md): A treacherous and greedy colonel in the revolutionary army.
- [Linda Viola](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nostromo_se/characters/linda_viola.md): The elder daughter of Giorgio Viola, fiercely devoted to Nostromo.
- [Giorgio Viola](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nostromo_se/characters/giorgio_viola.md): An old Italian Garibaldino who keeps a lighthouse and values honor above all.
- [Don Jose Avellanos](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nostromo_se/characters/don_jose_avellanos.md): An elderly, respected statesman and historian of Costaguana.
- [Hirsch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nostromo_se/characters/hirsch.md): A terrified Jewish hide merchant caught in the revolution.
- [Don Pepe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nostromo_se/characters/don_pepe.md): The loyal and capable administrator of the San Tomé mine.
- [Antonia Avellanos](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nostromo_se/characters/antonia_avellanos.md): Don Jose's proud and beautiful daughter, Decoud's love interest.
- [Giselle Viola](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nostromo_se/characters/giselle_viola.md): The younger, more carefree daughter of Giorgio Viola.
- [Pedrito Montero](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nostromo_se/characters/pedrito_montero.md): A vain and ambitious revolutionary leader, brother of General Montero.
- [General Montero](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nostromo_se/characters/general_montero.md): A brutal military leader who leads the revolution against the Ribiera government.
- [Signora Teresa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nostromo_se/characters/signora_teresa.md): Giorgio Viola's ailing, sharp-tongued wife.
- [Ramirez](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nostromo_se/characters/ramirez.md): A jealous and desperate suitor of Giselle Viola.
- [Gamacho](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nostromo_se/characters/gamacho.md): A loud, corrupt deputy in the Sulaco assembly.
- [Sir John](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nostromo_se/characters/sir_john.md): A visiting English railway magnate involved in the mine's development.
- [Pablo Barrios](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nostromo_se/characters/pablo_barrios.md): A portly, loyal general commanding the government troops in Sulaco.
- [Don Juste Lopez](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nostromo_se/characters/don_juste_lopez.md): A cautious, elderly politician in Sulaco.
- [Hernandez](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nostromo_se/characters/hernandez.md): A feared bandit who later becomes a general for the government.
- [Guzman Bento](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nostromo_se/characters/guzman_bento.md): A former brutal dictator of Costaguana, often recalled in memory.
- [Father Corbelan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nostromo_se/characters/father_corbelan.md): A fiery, politically active priest and brother of Antonia Avellanos.
- [Fuentes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nostromo_se/characters/fuentes.md): A deputy in Sulaco who collaborates with the Monterists.
- [Giovanni](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nostromo_se/characters/giovanni.md): An Italian sailor or worker, possibly a minor associate of Nostromo.
- [Holroyd](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nostromo_se/characters/holroyd.md): A powerful American financier backing the Gould Concession.
- [Father Beron](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nostromo_se/characters/father_beron.md): A priest involved in torture during Guzman Bento's regime.
- [President Ribiera](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nostromo_se/characters/ribiera.md): The weak, fleeing president of Costaguana.
- [Anzani](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nostromo_se/characters/anzani.md): A cautious Italian shopkeeper in Sulaco.
- [Marta](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nostromo_se/characters/marta.md): A servant or minor character in the Viola household.
- [Moraga](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nostromo_se/characters/moraga.md): A lawyer or agent for the Gould Concession.
- [Bonifacio](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nostromo_se/characters/bonifacio.md): A minor character, possibly a worker at the mine.
- [Scarfe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nostromo_se/characters/scarfe.md): A young Englishman working for the railway.
- [Luis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nostromo_se/characters/luis.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or worker.

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