# Signora Bolla — The Gadfly character guide

> Signora Bolla in The Gadfly by Ethel Voynich.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Bolla, Signora

**First appearance:** 0010-part-ii-i

## Who they are

Giovanni Bolla's mother, who pleads for his release.

## In the story

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

Mentioned as someone whose suggestions are valued; Gemma is the only woman present.

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

Gemma is referred to by this name; her private sorrows are discussed by Signora Grassini.

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