# Martini — The Gadfly character guide > Martini in The Gadfly by Ethel Voynich. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Signor Martini, January Martini, Cesare, Dear Cesare, Cesare Martini **First appearance:** 0010-part-ii-i ## Snapshot A large, awkward, silent Devonshire fixture in Gemma's household, loyal to the party and to her with the same unshowy steadiness. ## Who they are Martini is the friend who came to Devonshire when Gemma's baby died and her husband was dying, and who has been 'one of the family' ever since—even the cat treats him as furniture. He brings her cluster roses she refuses to wear, teases her about superstition, and frets that the Grassini conversazione will be dull. His unspoken devotion and his plain, dependable presence make him the quiet counterweight to the novel's more brilliant and dangerous men. ## Relationships ### [The Gadfly](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gadfly_se/characters/the_gadfly) _friendship_ Martini is a loyal friend and fellow revolutionary who supports the Gadfly despite their ideological differences. ### [Gemma Warren](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gadfly_se/characters/gemma_warren) _friendship_ Gemma and Martini are close friends and comrades, with Martini harboring unrequited romantic feelings for her. ### [Dr. Riccardo](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gadfly_se/characters/dr_riccardo) _friendship_ Riccardo and Martini are close comrades in the revolutionary movement, sharing mutual respect and camaraderie. ### [Zita Reni](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gadfly_se/characters/zita_reni) _social_ Martini and Zita are acquaintances through the Gadfly, with Martini disapproving of her influence on him. ### [Gemma Warren](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gadfly_se/characters/gemma_warren) _friendship_ Gemma and Martini are close friends and comrades, with Martini harboring unrequited romantic feelings for her. ### [The Gadfly](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gadfly_se/characters/the_gadfly) _friendship_ Martini is a loyal friend and fellow revolutionary who supports the Gadfly despite their ideological differences. ### [Dr. Riccardo](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gadfly_se/characters/dr_riccardo) _friendship_ Riccardo and Martini are close comrades in the revolutionary movement, sharing mutual respect and camaraderie. ### [The Gadfly](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gadfly_se/characters/the_gadfly) _friendship_ Martini is a loyal friend and fellow revolutionary who supports the Gadfly despite their ideological differences. ### [Gemma Warren](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gadfly_se/characters/gemma_warren) _friendship_ Gemma and Martini are close friends and comrades, with Martini harboring unrequited romantic feelings for her. ### [Zita Reni](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gadfly_se/characters/zita_reni) _social_ Martini and Zita are acquaintances through the Gadfly, with Martini disapproving of her influence on him. ### [Dr. Riccardo](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gadfly_se/characters/dr_riccardo) _friendship_ Riccardo and Martini are close comrades in the revolutionary movement, sharing mutual respect and camaraderie. ### [Zita Reni](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gadfly_se/characters/zita_reni) _social_ Martini and Zita are acquaintances through the Gadfly, with Martini disapproving of her influence on him. ## In the story ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gadfly_se/chapters/part-ii-i) Attends the meeting; reserves judgment on tactics but supports Gemma's idea of satire. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gadfly_se/chapters/part-ii-ii) Accompanies Gemma to the salon and later drives her home; expresses distrust of the Gadfly. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gadfly_se/chapters/part-ii-iii) Dislikes the Gadfly and resents his treatment of Gemma; discusses the pamphlet and Gemma's past insult with her. ### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gadfly_se/chapters/part-ii-iv) Comforts Gemma, advises her to focus on the present; accompanies her to see Montanelli. ### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gadfly_se/chapters/part-ii-v) Opposes entrusting the Gadfly with party secrets, considering him featherbrained and theatrical. ### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gadfly_se/chapters/part-ii-vii) Annoyed by the Gadfly's absence, then becomes his caretaker. ### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gadfly_se/chapters/part-ii-viii) Present during the Gadfly's recovery, leaves to go to San Miniato. ### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gadfly_se/chapters/part-ii-ix) Expresses deep concern and hurt upon learning Gemma is helping the Gadfly, pacing and whistling in agitation. ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gadfly_se/chapters/part-iii-i) Offers to go in the Gadfly's place; discusses the value of their lives; leaves to fetch a cloak and reconnoiter. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gadfly_se/chapters/part-iii-ii) Travels to Forli after receiving a signal, learns of the Gadfly's capture, and resolves to attempt a rescue. ### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gadfly_se/chapters/part-iii-iv) Martini is mentioned as part of the escape plan, waiting with a smuggler for the Gadfly. ### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gadfly_se/chapters/part-iii-vii) Learns of the Gadfly's execution from Marcone; struggles with how to tell Gemma. ### [Epilogue](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gadfly_se/chapters/part-iii-epilogue) Brings Gemma the news of Montanelli's death and inadvertently reveals his long-hidden love for her. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gadfly_se/characters/martini - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gadfly_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gadfly_se/characters