# Monna Lisa — Romola character guide

> Monna Lisa in Romola by George Eliot.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Lisa, old deaf Lisa

**First appearance:** 0005-iii-the-barber-s-shop

## Who they are

Nello's deaf, elderly wife who assists in the barber shop.

## In the story

### [XXXIII: Baldassarre Makes an Acquaintance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/romola_se/chapters/xxxiii-baldassarre-makes-an-acquaintance)

Deaf old woman who allows Baldassarre to stay in the outhouse in exchange for work. She is cautious and cunning, but kind in her own way.

### [L: Tessa Abroad and at Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/romola_se/chapters/l-tessa-abroad-and-at-home)

The deaf old woman who cares for Tessa's children, allowing Tessa to go out.

### [LVI: The Other Wife](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/romola_se/chapters/lvi-the-other-wife)

Present in Tessa's home, working in deaf unconsciousness as Romola arrives.

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