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Father Antonio

An old priest named Father Antonio.

minor

Also known as old Father Antonio, Antonio

First appearance: book i

Father Antonio shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Old Father Antonio, Aunt Ottavia's confessor, agrees to perform the marriage after Gian-Luca's promise about the children, despite Gian-Luca's lack of faith.
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In IV: Old Father Antonio, Aunt Ottavia's confessor, agrees to perform the marriage after Gian-Luca's promise about the children, despite Gian-Luca's lack of faith. Later, in IV: Kind old priest who talks with…

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GIGian-LucaMAMaddalenaFAFabioSCSchmidtRORosaFAFather Antonio

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Local figures and acquaintances
  • Protagonist
  • Core household and family

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Father Antonio in book i