Adso of Melk — The Name of the Rose Character Profile

About Adso of Melk

A young novice traveling with William. He assists in the investigation, explores the forbidden library, and has a brief romance with a peasant girl. He escapes the fire, chooses to continue his journey with William, and later narrates the events as an old man.

Adso of Melk — Character Profile

Affiliations

• The Name of the Rose

Quick Facts about Adso of Melk

Occupation

monk, religious

Adso of Melk's Known Relations

• William of Baskerville — Student of

Adso of Melk appears in 2 titles

• The Name of the Rose (1986)
• The Name of the Rose (2019) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

Christian Slater

Appears in

The Name of the Rose (1986)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (2)

• Adso of Melk — Professional Mentor — William of Baskerville (Sean Connery)

  William serves as the experienced guide and protector to the young novice Adso throughout the investigation.

• Adso of Melk — Romantic Lover — The Girl (Valentina Vargas)

  Adso experiences a brief but intense romantic and physical connection with the peasant girl.

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• Salvatore (Ron Perlman)
• The Abbot (Michael Lonsdale)
• Hugh of Newcastle (Vernon Dobtcheff)
• The Girl (Valentina Vargas)
• Cuthbert of Winchester (Andrew Birkin)
• Malachia (Volker Prechtel)
• Jorge de Burgos (Feodor Chaliapin Jr.)
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