After the Divorce · Character
Mattea
A servant or local woman, often mentioned in passing.
minor
First appearance: part i ii
Mattea'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.
A half-witted girl who brings Costantino gossip; she visits him at the hut but leaves abruptly after a tense exchange.
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With Costantino Ledda (family): Costantino and Mattea are siblings, sharing a supportive and affectionate relationship. With Costantino Ledda (family): Costantino and Mattea are siblings, sharing a supportive and…
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See Mattea in part i iiCharacter Web
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Relationship types
- Family
- Other
Character groups
- Extended family and local figures
- Protagonist
- Village community and family
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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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- Costantino Ledda
family · positive
Costantino and Mattea are siblings, sharing a supportive and affectionate relationship. How this plays out →
- Costantino Ledda
family · positive
Costantino and Mattea are siblings, sharing a supportive and affectionate relationship. How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Mattea in part i iiIn the story
Mattea appears across 1 companion beat. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
Chapter companion notes
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See Mattea in part i ii