# Signor Cantelucci — Suspense character guide

> Signor Cantelucci in Suspense by Joseph Conrad.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Cantelucci, the motionless Cantelucci, the infuriated Cantelucci

**First appearance:** 0001-suspense

## Snapshot

An innkeeper, a Carbonaro, and a man who can keep his face stony while his niece sobs against his hand, Cantelucci weighs love against the liberation of Italy.

## Who they are

Cantelucci runs his wine-shop as a cover for conspiracy, initiating his own niece into the women's branch of the Carbonari and holding her responsible for conduct that might compromise them all. When she comes to him in tears over Attilio, his rage is political as much as personal—he sees frivolity where the cause demands discipline. His decision to approach his old benefactor with a harassed face and a careful half-truth shows how the novel's private and political plots braid together.

## Relationships

### [Checca](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/suspense_se/characters/checca)

_family_

Checca is Signor Cantelucci's daughter, a dutiful and affectionate child who cares for her aging father.

### [Cosmo Latham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/suspense_se/characters/cosmo_latham)

_friendship_

Signor Cantelucci is a kind and wise innkeeper, offering Cosmo shelter and advice during his travels.

### [The Doctor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/suspense_se/characters/the_doctor)

_rivalry_

Signor Cantelucci distrusts the Doctor, suspecting him of dark dealings and trying to protect others from him.

### [Cosmo Latham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/suspense_se/characters/cosmo_latham)

_friendship_

Signor Cantelucci is a kind and wise innkeeper, offering Cosmo shelter and advice during his travels.

### [The Doctor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/suspense_se/characters/the_doctor)

_rivalry_

Signor Cantelucci distrusts the Doctor, suspecting him of dark dealings and trying to protect others from him.

### [Checca](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/suspense_se/characters/checca)

_family_

Checca is Signor Cantelucci's daughter, a dutiful and affectionate child who cares for her aging father.

### [Checca](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/suspense_se/characters/checca)

_family_

Checca is Signor Cantelucci's daughter, a dutiful and affectionate child who cares for her aging father.

### [The Doctor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/suspense_se/characters/the_doctor)

_rivalry_

Signor Cantelucci distrusts the Doctor, suspecting him of dark dealings and trying to protect others from him.

### [Cosmo Latham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/suspense_se/characters/cosmo_latham)

_friendship_

Signor Cantelucci is a kind and wise innkeeper, offering Cosmo shelter and advice during his travels.

## In the story

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/suspense_se/chapters/part-i-iv)

The innkeeper, who dismisses the cobbler's seditious toast as the act of a madman.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/suspense_se/chapters/part-ii-i)

The innkeeper, described as solemn and self-contained, attends to his distinguished guests.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/suspense_se/chapters/part-ii-ii)

The innkeeper who relays the message from the Countess and provides information about the messenger's delay.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/suspense_se/chapters/part-iii-ii)

The innkeeper, who is asked about finding horses for Cosmo's carriage.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/suspense_se/chapters/part-iii-iii)

Reports Cosmo's mysterious disappearance to Doctor Martel and reveals his own concerns about a messenger who has not returned.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/suspense_se/chapters/part-iv-i)

Mentioned as Attilio's relation and the innkeeper who believes in equality.

## Links

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