# Don Ramirez de Mello — The Monk character guide

> Don Ramirez de Mello in The Monk by M. G. Lewis.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Don Ramirez

**First appearance:** 0014-xi

## Who they are

A judge who investigates the crimes at the monastery.

## In the story

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

Promises support to Lorenzo and selects archers to prevent popular opposition.

### [The Revelation of Agnes's Murder](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_monk_se/chapters/x)

Attempts to protect the prioress and enforce order, but is overwhelmed by the mob.

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

Discovers the constellated mirror in Ambrosio's cell, leading to charges of sorcery.

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