# Aunt Bachissia — After the Divorce character guide > Aunt Bachissia in After the Divorce by Grazia Deledda. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Bachissia **First appearance:** 0002-part-i-i ## Snapshot Giovanna's formidable mother, who drives off objectors and stages her daughter's second wedding like a bride of good family. ## Who they are Aunt Bachissia runs her household with an iron will, outfitting Giovanna's remarriage in fine linen and kerchiefs even as the countryside gossips over the scandal. She drives Giacobbe Dejas from the house when he pleads against the divorce, and treats the ceremony as a point of family honor rather than shame. Her fierce, unapologetic management of appearances makes her both Giovanna's shield and the engine of the choices that will haunt her daughter. ## Relationships ### [Giovanna Era](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/after_the_divorce_se/characters/giovanna_era) _family_ Aunt Bachissia is Giovanna's aunt, often acting as a confidante and moral support. ### [Costantino Ledda](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/after_the_divorce_se/characters/costantino_ledda) _family_ Aunt Bachissia is Costantino's aunt, often mediating and offering advice. ### [Brontu Dejas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/after_the_divorce_se/characters/brontu_dejas) _social_ Aunt Bachissia and Brontu have a tense acquaintance, with Bachissia disapproving of his pursuit of Giovanna. ### [Giacobbe Dejas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/after_the_divorce_se/characters/giacobbe_dejas) _social_ Aunt Bachissia and Giacobbe are acquaintances, with Bachissia viewing him as a decent but distant figure. ### [Isidoro Pane](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/after_the_divorce_se/characters/isidoro_pane) _friendship_ Aunt Bachissia and Isidoro share a warm, friendly relationship built on mutual trust. ### [Paolo Porru](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/after_the_divorce_se/characters/paolo_porru) _social_ Aunt Bachissia and Paolo Porru are acquaintances, interacting within the village social circle. ### [Grazia](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/after_the_divorce_se/characters/grazia) _family_ Aunt Bachissia and Grazia are relatives, with a close and caring familial bond. ### [Giovanna Era](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/after_the_divorce_se/characters/giovanna_era) _family_ Aunt Bachissia is Giovanna's aunt, often acting as a confidante and moral support. ### [Costantino Ledda](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/after_the_divorce_se/characters/costantino_ledda) _family_ Aunt Bachissia is Costantino's aunt, often mediating and offering advice. ### [Brontu Dejas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/after_the_divorce_se/characters/brontu_dejas) _social_ Aunt Bachissia and Brontu have a tense acquaintance, with Bachissia disapproving of his pursuit of Giovanna. ### [Giovanna Era](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/after_the_divorce_se/characters/giovanna_era) _family_ Aunt Bachissia is Giovanna's aunt, often acting as a confidante and moral support. ### [Giacobbe Dejas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/after_the_divorce_se/characters/giacobbe_dejas) _social_ Aunt Bachissia and Giacobbe are acquaintances, with Bachissia viewing him as a decent but distant figure. ## In the story ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/after_the_divorce_se/chapters/part-i-i) Giovanna's mother, a stern and commanding presence who tries to control her daughter's emotional outbursts and maintain social decorum. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/after_the_divorce_se/chapters/part-i-ii) Accompanies Giovanna to the prison and court, scolds her for her outburst, and tries to maintain composure. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/after_the_divorce_se/chapters/part-i-iii) Tries to console and scold Giovanna, insisting she accept Costantino as dead; she is pragmatic and wary of neighbors like Aunt Martina. ### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/after_the_divorce_se/chapters/part-i-v) Cares for Giovanna's child, delivers Costantino's message to Isidoro, and reacts angrily to Giacobbe's news about Brontu's marriage proposal. ### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/after_the_divorce_se/chapters/part-i-vi) Works for the rich Dejases alongside Giovanna, as reported in the letter. ### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/after_the_divorce_se/chapters/part-i-vii) Visits Brontu's hut to borrow money due to poverty, driven by greed. She supports the marriage scheme, acting as a force opposing Costantino's interests. ### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/after_the_divorce_se/chapters/part-ii-ix) Bachissia Era supports her daughter's marriage and argues fiercely with Aunt Porredda about the morality of the situation. ### [Chapter X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/after_the_divorce_se/chapters/part-ii-x) Travels with Giovanna, keeps silent about the Porrus' discussion and purchases, and tries to lighten the mood with Aunt Martina. ### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/after_the_divorce_se/chapters/part-ii-xi) Giovanna's mother, who listens to her complaints and advises patience, while worrying about her own debt to Anna Dejas. ### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/after_the_divorce_se/chapters/part-ii-xii) Aunt Bachissia arrives after hearing Giovanna's angry voice, attempting to calm her daughter but is confronted and expelled by Giacobbe. ### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/after_the_divorce_se/chapters/part-ii-xiii) Observes the lawyer's arrival and comments on his appearance. ### [Epilogue](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/after_the_divorce_se/chapters/part-ii-epilogue) Suspicious of the affair but does not interfere; warns Costantino to be cautious after Aunt Martina's discovery; continues to abuse the Dejas family. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/after_the_divorce_se/characters/aunt_bachissia - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/after_the_divorce_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/after_the_divorce_se/characters