Memories of the Monastery

Main Characters and Their Development

• Baltasar Mateus - a former soldier who lost his hand in the war. He becomes a central figure in the construction of the monastery and the creation of the flying machine. His development is tied to the search for meaning in life and the pursuit of freedom.
• Blimunda - Baltasar's wife, who possesses the gift of clairvoyance. She supports her husband in his endeavors and helps him in creating the flying machine. Her development is connected to inner strength and wisdom.
• King João V - the ruler of Portugal who decides to build the monastery in gratitude for the birth of an heir. His development reflects the struggle between personal ambitions and state duties.
• Queen Maria Anna of Austria - the wife of King João V, whose faith and religiosity influence the decision to build the monastery. Her development is linked to motherhood and religious zeal.
• Padre Bartolomeu Lourenço - a priest and inventor who inspires Baltasar to create the flying machine. His development is related to scientific and spiritual quests.