A young woman originally betrothed to Ernesto. She agrees to act as a naive, wealthy bride-to-be for Don Pasquale as a strategic ruse to protect her relationship with Ernesto.
The two are deeply in love but separated by Pasquale's wealth and control.
Pasquale believes Norina is his young, wealthy bride-to-be in a sham marriage.
Malatesta recruits Norina to pose as Pasquale's bride.
The notary facilitates the fake wedding ceremony.
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