# The Gadfly — Character guide

> Key figures in The Gadfly by Ethel Voynich.

- [The Gadfly](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_gadfly_se/characters/the_gadfly.md): A mysterious revolutionary with a biting wit and a hidden past, central to the plot.
- [Arthur Burton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_gadfly_se/characters/arthur_burton.md): A sensitive young man who becomes a revolutionary after a personal betrayal.
- [Canon Montanelli](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_gadfly_se/characters/canon_montanelli.md): A revered church leader with a deep, conflicted connection to Arthur.
- [Gemma Warren](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_gadfly_se/characters/gemma_warren.md): A passionate revolutionary and Arthur's childhood friend and love interest.
- [Martini](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_gadfly_se/characters/martini.md): A loyal friend and fellow revolutionary who supports Gemma and the Gadfly.
- [Dr. Riccardo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_gadfly_se/characters/dr_riccardo.md): A physician and member of the revolutionary group.
- [James Burton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_gadfly_se/characters/james_burton.md): Arthur's wealthy and conservative older half-brother.
- [Zita Reni](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_gadfly_se/characters/zita_reni.md): A beautiful gypsy dancer who becomes involved with the Gadfly.
- [Galli](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_gadfly_se/characters/galli.md): A member of the revolutionary committee, often skeptical of the Gadfly.
- [Colonel Ferrari](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_gadfly_se/characters/colonel_ferrari.md): The chief of police who hunts down revolutionaries.
- [Giovanni Bolla](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_gadfly_se/characters/giovanni_bolla.md): A young revolutionary arrested and tortured by the police.
- [Michele](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_gadfly_se/characters/michele.md): A fiery and impulsive member of the revolutionary group.
- [Domenichino](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_gadfly_se/characters/domenichino.md): A smuggler who assists the revolutionaries.
- [Grassini](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_gadfly_se/characters/grassini.md): A spy and informant for the Austrian police.
- [Padre](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_gadfly_se/characters/padre.md): A priest who serves as a father figure to Arthur in his youth.
- [Julia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_gadfly_se/characters/julia.md): James Burton's wife, who dislikes Arthur.
- [Katie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_gadfly_se/characters/katie.md): A servant in the Burton household who is kind to Arthur.
- [Enrico](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_gadfly_se/characters/enrico.md): A young revolutionary and friend of Michele.
- [Carlo Bini](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_gadfly_se/characters/carlo_bini.md): A printer and member of the revolutionary group.
- [Professor Fabrizi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_gadfly_se/characters/professor_fabrizi.md): An older revolutionary and mentor figure.
- [Marcone](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_gadfly_se/characters/marcone.md): A smuggler who helps the revolutionaries.
- [Signora Bolla](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_gadfly_se/characters/signora_bolla.md): Giovanni Bolla's mother, who pleads for his release.
- [Lambruschini](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_gadfly_se/characters/lambruschini.md): A cardinal and political figure in the Vatican.
- [Bailey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_gadfly_se/characters/bailey.md): An English doctor who treats Arthur in South America.
- [Willie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_gadfly_se/characters/willie.md): A young boy Arthur befriends in the seminary.
- [Sacconi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_gadfly_se/characters/sacconi.md): A prisoner and fellow revolutionary of the Gadfly.
- [Diego](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_gadfly_se/characters/diego.md): An old servant who accompanies Arthur to South America.
- [Mariuccia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_gadfly_se/characters/mariuccia.md): An old woman who brings food to the Gadfly in prison.
- [Dr. Warren](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_gadfly_se/characters/dr_warren.md): Gemma's father, a doctor in the English community.
- [Mrs. Burton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_gadfly_se/characters/mrs_burton.md): Arthur's mother, who dies when he is young.
- [Gibbons](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_gadfly_se/characters/gibbons.md): A prison guard who shows some kindness to the Gadfly.
- [Martel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_gadfly_se/characters/martel.md): A French revolutionary who visits the group.
- [Lega](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_gadfly_se/characters/lega.md): A smuggler who assists the revolutionaries.
- [Williams](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_gadfly_se/characters/williams.md): An English sailor who helps Arthur escape.

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