Mariquilla Candiola

Augustine Montoria

Augustine is deeply in love with Mariquilla, but their relationship is complicated by family feuds and her father's opposition.

Father Luengo

Father Luengo is obsessed with Mariquilla, viewing her as a symbol of sin and temptation, and he manipulates situations to control her fate.

Don José de Montoria

Don José despises Mariquilla as the daughter of his enemy Candiola, and he actively opposes any connection between her and his son.

Candiola

Candiola is Mariquilla's father, and their relationship is possessive and controlling, with him using her as a pawn in his schemes.

Manuela Sancho

Manuela shows kindness and sympathy toward Mariquilla, offering her support despite the social barriers between them.

Gabriel

Gabriel is sympathetic to Mariquilla's plight and helps her when possible, acting as a gentle ally.

Augustine Montoria

Augustine is deeply in love with Mariquilla, but their relationship is complicated by family feuds and her father's opposition.

Father Luengo

Father Luengo is obsessed with Mariquilla, viewing her as a symbol of sin and temptation, and he manipulates situations to control her fate.

Augustine Montoria

Augustine is deeply in love with Mariquilla, but their relationship is complicated by family feuds and her father's opposition.

Father Luengo

Father Luengo is obsessed with Mariquilla, viewing her as a symbol of sin and temptation, and he manipulates situations to control her fate.

Don José de Montoria

Don José despises Mariquilla as the daughter of his enemy Candiola, and he actively opposes any connection between her and his son.

Manuela Sancho

Manuela shows kindness and sympathy toward Mariquilla, offering her support despite the social barriers between them.

Saragossa

Her love for Augustine and her tragic fate are intertwined with the siege.

V

The object of Augustine's affection; he describes their secret meetings.

VII

Mariquilla is seen at the Basilica del Pilar, described as beautiful and elegant. She is abruptly taken away by her father, Candiola, who disapproves of her interactions.

XII

Defiantly throws the payment money at Montoria, showing her dignity and loyalty to her father, and rescues him from the crowd.

XIII

Mentioned by Augustine as the object of his anguish, having witnessed her defending her father.

XV

Describes the mob's assault on her father and her own violent impulse to defend him; shares her fears and hopes with Augustine.

XVI

Reveals her deep shame over her father's actions and her unwavering love for Augustine, believing her prayers will keep him safe.

XVIII

Her house is destroyed by bombs; she seeks Augustine's help and is taken to safety.

XIX

Mentioned by her father, who accuses her of disgracing him by being with two men. She is not present in the chapter but is central to Candiola's anguish.

XXI

Found taking refuge in a house with her father; expresses fear and thirst amidst the battle.

XXIV

Mentioned by Candiola as being somewhere, but he is unsure of her whereabouts.

XXV

Mentioned by her father, who is angry that she was dressing Augustine's wound. She is taking refuge in a porch with other homeless people.

XXVI

Appears sobbing, searching for her father who has gone missing.

XXVII

Shares her fears about her father's actions, expresses happiness and hope, and falls asleep in Augustine's arms.

XXVIII

Tends to Don José's wound with solicitude and deftness, showing compassion despite the enmity between their families.

XXIX

Desperately pleads for her father's life, displaying intense emotion that swings from fiery anger to pathetic tenderness, revealing her love for Augustine and her devotion to her father.

XXXI

Found dead without wounds, her body is buried by Augustine.