The Marriage of Figaro

Main Characters and Their Development

• Figaro - the main character, a servant of Count Almaviva. He is clever, resourceful, and inventive. Throughout the play, he showcases his talents to overcome obstacles on his way to marrying Suzanne, his beloved.
• Suzanne - Figaro's fiancée, the maid of Countess Rosine. She is smart, determined, and devoted to her beloved. Suzanne actively participates in the intrigues to protect her honor and achieve happiness.
• Count Almaviva - the master of Figaro and Suzanne. He tries to seduce Suzanne despite being married. By the end of the play, he realizes his mistakes and seeks forgiveness from the Countess.
• Countess Rosine - the wife of Count Almaviva. She suffers from her husband's infidelity but remains noble and forgiving. In the finale, she forgives the Count and restores peace in the family.
• Cherubino - a young page in love with Countess Rosine. His naivety and youthful feelings create many comedic situations. At the end of the play, he is sent off to military service.
• Doctor Bartolo - Rosine's former guardian, who wants to take revenge on Figaro for past grievances. By the end of the play, he reconciles with Figaro and marries Marceline.
• Marceline - the housekeeper who initially wants to marry Figaro but later discovers she is his mother. In the finale, she marries Doctor Bartolo.