Character guide

Philip Herriton

major

Also known as Philip, Mr. Philip, Uncle Phil

A cultured Englishman who travels to Italy to retrieve his family's honor.

Caroline Abbott

major

Also known as Miss Abbott, Caroline, Miss Caroline Abbott, Abbott

A sensible young woman who accompanies the Herritons to Italy.

Gino Carella

major

Also known as Gino, Poor Gino, Signor Carella

An Italian dentist's son who marries Lilia and later clashes with the Herritons.

Lilia Theobald

major

Also known as Lilia, Poor Lilia, Lilia Theobald

A widow who scandalizes her family by marrying a younger Italian man.

Harriet Herriton

supporting

Also known as Harriet, Aunt Harriet, the reluctant Harriet

Philip's rigid and judgmental sister who accompanies him to Italy.

Mrs. Herriton

supporting

Also known as dear Mrs. Herriton

Philip and Harriet's domineering mother who orchestrates the family's affairs.

Irma

minor

Also known as little Irma

Lilia's young daughter from her first marriage, left in England.

Perfetta

minor

Gino's devoted and sharp-tongued servant in Monteriano.

Mrs. Theobald

minor

Also known as old Mrs. Theobald

Lilia's mother, a minor figure in the family background.

Mr. Herriton

minor

The late Mr. Herriton, mentioned as Philip and Harriet's deceased father.

Mr. Kingcroft

minor

Also known as a Mr. Kingcroft

A suitor of Lilia's from England, mentioned but not appearing in scenes.

Spiridione

minor

A friend of Gino's in Monteriano who assists with local matters.

Santa Deodata

minor

A local saint referenced in the Italian town's culture and church.

Fra Filippo

minor

A historical painter mentioned in passing during the Italian setting.