After the Divorce · Character
Doctor Puddu
A local doctor who treats the sick.
minor
First appearance: part i iii
Doctor Puddu's tie to Costantino Ledda is one of the pressures that moves After the Divorce—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
The coarse, drunken physician who cauterizes the tarantula bite and dismisses Giacobbe's fears.
Doctor Puddu first appears in 0004 part i iii.
With Costantino Ledda (professional): Costantino and Doctor Puddu have a professional relationship, with Puddu providing medical care. With Costantino Ledda (professional): Costantino and Doctor Puddu have a professional relationship, with Puddu providing medical care. With Costantino Ledda (professional): Costantino and Doctor Puddu have a professional relationship, with Puddu providing medical care.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Village community and family
- Protagonist
- Extended family and local figures
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Costantino reaches his emotional and psychological nadir here, realizing that his heart has "turned black" and…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Costantino Ledda
professional · positive
Costantino and Doctor Puddu have a professional relationship, with Puddu providing… How this plays out →
- Costantino Ledda
professional · positive
Costantino and Doctor Puddu have a professional relationship, with Puddu providing… How this plays out →
- Costantino Ledda
professional · positive
Costantino and Doctor Puddu have a professional relationship, with Puddu providing… How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Doctor Puddu in part i iiiIn the story
Doctor Puddu appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
Chapter companion notes
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See Doctor Puddu in part i iii