# Signor Antonio — The Breaking of the Storm character guide

> Signor Antonio in The Breaking of the Storm by Friedrich Spielhagen.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Antonio, Monsieur Antonio

**First appearance:** 0001-i

## Who they are

An Italian musician and associate of Giraldi.

## In the story

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_breaking_of_the_storm_se/chapters/iv)

Jealous and suspicious, he follows Ferdinanda after she rebuffs him, tracking her cab to the Grosse Stern.

### [Chapter X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_breaking_of_the_storm_se/chapters/x)

Arrives unexpectedly at Giraldi's door, catching a glimpse of Bertalda and becoming suspicious.

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

Antonio is seen leaving the house with a cloak and traveling bag, instructing a cab driver to follow Ferdinanda's cab.

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_breaking_of_the_storm_se/chapters/xii)

Antonio, in a manic state, brandishes a stiletto and attacks Ottomar, but flees in madness after stabbing Ferdinanda instead.

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