Character Relationship Map: Il marito

Characters

• Alberto (played by Alberto Sordi) — protagonist
• Elena (played by Aurora Bautista) — protagonist
• Ernesto Finardi (played by Luigi Tosi) — supporting
• Aurelio Santini (played by Alberto De Amicis) — supporting
• monsignore (played by Carlo Ninchi) — supporting
• onorevole Tocci (played by Marcello Giorda) — supporting
• Ida (played by Delia Luna) — supporting
• madre di Elena (played by Laly Blanch) — supporting
• Sofia Mariani (played by Rosita Pisano) — supporting

Canonical Relationships

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

• Elena → madre di Elena (Family Daughter)
• Alberto → Ida (Romantic Interest)
• Alberto → Elena (Family Husband)

Story Dynamics

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

• Alberto → onorevole Tocci (Social Acquaintance)
• Alberto → monsignore (Social Acquaintance)
• Alberto → Aurelio Santini (Social Acquaintance)
• Alberto → Ernesto Finardi (Social Acquaintance)
• Elena → Sofia Mariani (Social Friend)

Story Analysis

A meek husband attempts to assert masculinity but ultimately remains controlled by his dominant wife.

Plot Progression

1. Life Under Command
2. Rebellion Through Excess
3. The Deal Collapses
4. Violence And Defeat
5. Meekness Restored