# Antonia — The Monk character guide

> Antonia in The Monk by M. G. Lewis.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** the lovely Antonia, Antonia Dalfa, Donna Antonia

**First appearance:** 0004-i

## Who they are

A sheltered, devout young woman whose natural goodness and simplicity make her both the object of Ambrosio's obsession and the quiet rebuke to his sophistry.

## Relationships

### [Ambrosio](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_monk_se/characters/ambrosio)

_psychological_

Ambrosio becomes obsessively lustful toward Antonia, ultimately raping and murdering her.

### [Elvira](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_monk_se/characters/elvira)

_family_

Elvira is Antonia's protective mother, devoted to her daughter's safety and virtue.

### [Matilda](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_monk_se/characters/matilda)

_rivalry_

Matilda, disguised as a nun, feigns friendship with Antonia while plotting her ruin.

### [Madonna Flora](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_monk_se/characters/madonna_flora)

_social_

Madonna Flora is a servant in Antonia's household, providing care and assistance.

### [Ambrosio](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_monk_se/characters/ambrosio)

_psychological_

Ambrosio becomes obsessively lustful toward Antonia, ultimately raping and murdering her.

### [Elvira](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_monk_se/characters/elvira)

_family_

Elvira is Antonia's protective mother, devoted to her daughter's safety and virtue.

### [Ambrosio](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_monk_se/characters/ambrosio)

_psychological_

Ambrosio becomes obsessively lustful toward Antonia, ultimately raping and murdering her.

### [Matilda](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_monk_se/characters/matilda)

_rivalry_

Matilda, disguised as a nun, feigns friendship with Antonia while plotting her ruin.

### [Elvira](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_monk_se/characters/elvira)

_family_

Elvira is Antonia's protective mother, devoted to her daughter's safety and virtue.

### [Madonna Flora](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_monk_se/characters/madonna_flora)

_social_

Madonna Flora is a servant in Antonia's household, providing care and assistance.

### [Matilda](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_monk_se/characters/matilda)

_rivalry_

Matilda, disguised as a nun, feigns friendship with Antonia while plotting her ruin.

### [Madonna Flora](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_monk_se/characters/madonna_flora)

_social_

Madonna Flora is a servant in Antonia's household, providing care and assistance.

## In the story

### [The Monk](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_monk_se/chapters/the-monk)

A young woman who attends Ambrosio's sermon and catches his attention.

### [Chapter I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_monk_se/chapters/i)

A young woman deeply moved by Ambrosio's sermon, feeling an inexplicable affection and admiration for him.

### [Chapter V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_monk_se/chapters/v)

Present during Lorenzo's visit, blushes and shows emotion at his presence.

### [Chapter VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_monk_se/chapters/vii)

Innocent and unaware of Ambrosio's designs; feels relief at his departure but secretly laments never seeing him again; later reads a censored Bible and is questioned by Ambrosio about love.

### [Chapter VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_monk_se/chapters/viii)

Falls into a deep magical sleep as Ambrosio prepares to assault her; remains unconscious throughout.

### [Chapter IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_monk_se/chapters/ix)

The young woman whom Ambrosio desires. She is recovering from illness, is superstitious about her mother's ghost, and is given the soporific draught by Ambrosio.

### [Chapter XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_monk_se/chapters/xi)

Drugged and buried alive, she awakens to find herself violated by the man she trusted.

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

Mentioned as the victim of Ambrosio's rape and murder, for which he is tried.

## Links

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