The Charterhouse of Parma · Character
Marchesa del Dongo
Fabrizio's devoted mother, a gentle woman whose love for her son survives every scandal and whose timidity keeps her from protecting him.
supporting
Also known as the Marchesa, the good Marchesa, Marchesa del Dongo
First appearance: the charterhouse of parma
As a supporting figure in The Charterhouse of Parma, Marchesa del Dongo is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
The Marchesa is horrified by Fabrizio's ignorance and his fanatical piety; she fears losing his affection to the Marchese and weeps copiously.
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The Marchesa del Dongo adores Fabrizio with a tenderness that her husband's coldness only intensifies, yet she lacks the force of will to shield him from the family's disapproval. Her helpless affection is one of the…
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- Other
Character groups
- Central Court and Family
- Minor Court and Family Figures
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- Breaking point
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- Closing
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A strained mother-son relationship; the Marchesa is cold and distant, favoring Fabrizio's… How this plays out →
- Fabrizio del Dongo
family · negative
A strained mother-son relationship; the Marchesa is cold and distant, favoring Fabrizio's… How this plays out →
- Fabrizio del Dongo
family · negative
A strained mother-son relationship; the Marchesa is cold and distant, favoring Fabrizio's… How this plays out →
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