Adam’s Breed · Character

Sisto

A cousin who appears in the narrative as a relative.

minor

Also known as Cousin Sisto, Meanwhile Cousin Sisto

First appearance: book i

Sisto's tie to Gian-Luca is one of the pressures that moves Adam’s Breed—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Maddalena's cousin, a fattore to Marchese Sabelli; mentioned as part of the plan to stay with him and Lidia.

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With Gian-Luca (friendship): Gian-Luca and Sisto are friends or companions, with frequent positive interactions. With Gian-Luca (friendship): Gian-Luca and Sisto are friends or companions, with frequent positive…

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Character Web

14 connections

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Relationship types

Friendship
Other

Character groups

Extended family and servants
Core household and family
Protagonist
Local figures and acquaintances

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Gian-Luca
friendship · positive
Gian-Luca and Sisto are friends or companions, with frequent positive interactions. How this plays out →
Gian-Luca
friendship · positive
Gian-Luca and Sisto are friends or companions, with frequent positive interactions. How this plays out →
Gian-Luca
friendship · positive
Gian-Luca and Sisto are friends or companions, with frequent positive interactions. How this plays out →

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In the story

Sisto appears across 10 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

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VIII
Maddalena's cousin, a fattore to Marchese Sabelli; mentioned as part of the plan to stay with him and Lidia.
I
Cousin who meets them at Levanto, drives a market-wagon with an old mare, and is puzzled by Gian-Luca's concern for the horse.
II
The fattore who manages the Marchese's farm with suspicion and pride; insists Gian-Luca is English and boasts of his authority.
III
Proudly shows Gian-Luca and Maddalena the wine-making at the Villa Sabelli; eager to impress his cousin.
I
Friendly but lazy and grasping; boasts of his cunning and sharp dealing, offending Gian-Luca with his lack of ideals.
II
Excessively pious; suspects Gian-Luca of being a Freemason or Socialist; disapproves of Gian-Luca's refusal to go to Mass.
III
Enraged upon discovering the empty cages, he attacks the Madonna and the Mass in his oaths.
IV
Cousin who openly declares Gian-Luca mad, equating madness with being English.
V
Confronts Gian-Luca and Maddalena but lets them leave.
II
Mentioned as cruel, in contrast to Gian-Luca's pity for wild ponies.

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