# Father Antonio — Adam’s Breed character guide

> Father Antonio in Adam’s Breed by Radclyffe Hall.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** old Father Antonio, Antonio

**First appearance:** 0000-book-i

## Who they are

An old priest named Father Antonio.

## In the story

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/adam_s_breed_se/chapters/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.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/adam_s_breed_se/chapters/iv)

Kind old priest who talks with Maddalena about quiet things.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/adam_s_breed_se/chapters/ii)

Reassures Maddalena about her prayers and advises her to confide in the Madonna.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/adam_s_breed_se/chapters/ii)

Accompanies Maddalena in the fly, holds her hand, and offers spiritual comfort.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/adam_s_breed_se/chapters/iii)

Places a gold crucifix on Gian-Luca's hands and reads prayers for the dead; offers spiritual comfort to Maddalena.

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