Character Relationship Map: The Undesirable

Characters

• Angyal Liszka (played by Lili Berky) — protagonist

  The central character, Liszka is a young woman who grew up believing she was an orphan and works as a maid in Miklós’s household. Wrongly accused of stealing valuables, she leaves for her birthplace,...

• Miklós (played by Victor Varconi) — protagonist

  A serious young man who falls in love with Angyal Liszka, and whose love she returns. When she is blamed for missing valuables and forced to leave, he follows her, stands by her despite the continuing...

• Ördög Sára (played by Mari Jászai) — supporting

  Liszka’s mother, Ördög Sára is released after fifteen years in prison, having spent that time apart from her daughter. She returns to her native village without knowing where Liszka is and eventually...

• Angyal Pál (played by Andor Szakács) — supporting

  Angyal Pál is Liszka’s late father and the brother of the old peasant who raised her. The old man reveals Liszka’s parentage to her near his death. Pál’s wife was imprisoned after killing her husband,...

• Kontra Fridolin (played by Gyula Nagy) — supporting

  Kontra Fridolin is married to Miklós’s mother, who becomes jealous of Liszka and accuses the maid of trying to attract her husband. The summary does not describe Fridolin taking action in the accusati...

• Kontráné, Miklós anyja (played by Mariska Simon) — supporting

  Miklós’s mother employs Angyal Liszka as a maid in her household and is married to Kontra Fridolin. She becomes jealous and accuses Liszka of trying to attract her husband. When valuables disappear, L...

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Miklós → Kontráné, Miklós anyja (Family Son And Mother) — Miklós's loyalty to Liszka places him emotionally at odds with his mother's accusations.

  Kontráné is explicitly identified as Miklós's mother, and Miklós reacts against the treatment of the woman he loves.

• Kontráné, Miklós anyja → Kontra Fridolin (Family Married Couple) — Their marriage is strained by Kontráné's jealousy toward the maid.

  The household is identified as belonging to Miklós's mother, who is married to Kontra Fridolin.

• Angyal Liszka → Kontráné, Miklós anyja (Professional Employer And False Accuser) — The household mistress turns employment and jealousy into accusations that force Liszka to leave.

  Angyal Liszka works as a maid in the household, while Kontráné, Miklós anyja, accuses her of attracting her husband and blames her for missing valuabl...

• Angyal Liszka → Miklós (Romantic Lovers) — Their mutual devotion survives the theft accusation and culminates in their wedding.

  Miklós falls in love with Angyal Liszka, and she loves him in return. He follows her after she is forced to leave.

• Ördög Sára → Angyal Pál (Family Spouse And Fatal Conflict) — Their marriage ended in violence, leaving Sára imprisoned and Liszka separated from her family.

  Sára's imprisonment followed her killing her husband, whose jealousy and cruelty had driven her to desperation; the plot identifies Angyal Pál as Lisz...

• Ördög Sára → Angyal Liszka (Family Mother And Daughter) — Their late reunion gives Sára a brief sense of hope before her fatal poisoning.

  Ördög Sára returns after fifteen years in prison, and Angyal Liszka later discovers that the impoverished woman is her long-lost mother.

• Angyal Pál → Angyal Liszka (Family Deceased Father) — Angyal Pál's hidden parentage explains why Liszka was raised believing herself an orphan.

  The dying old peasant reveals that Angyal Liszka is the daughter of his late brother, Angyal Pál.

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Miklós → Kontra Fridolin (Social Household Connection) — Their connection is established through the household where Liszka works and the accusations arise.

  Miklós lives within the household of his mother, who is married to Kontra Fridolin.

• Angyal Liszka → Kontra Fridolin (Conflict Accused Rival) — Fridolin becomes the center of the jealousy that places Liszka under suspicion.

  Kontráné accuses the maid of trying to attract her husband, Kontra Fridolin.

Story Analysis

A woman survives concealed parentage, false accusations, and tragic family reunion before finding love and a hopeful future.

Plot Progression

1. Secrets at the Deathbed — Liszka learns that she is the daughter of Angyal Pál rather than the peasant who raised her. At the same time, Sára leaves prison and returns to the village, unaware that her daughter is nearby.
2. Love Under Suspicion — Liszka works in Miklós's household and falls in love with him. Jealousy and missing jewels turn the household against her, forcing her to leave for her birthplace.
3. The Truth Behind the Jewels — Miklós follows Liszka and remains loyal while suspicion persists. The appearance of a vagabond wearing the stolen valuables reveals that Liszka was falsely accused.
4. A Mother Found Too Late — Liszka meets the impoverished Sára and discovers their family connection. Their reunion becomes tragic when Sára drinks poison and gives Liszka a final moral blessing.
5. Wedding After Hardship — The thief is arrested and the jewels are recovered, ending the accusations against Liszka. After surviving four weeks in hospital, she marries Miklós.