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Galileo Galilei

This character is a highly respected scientist, astronomer, and professor at the University of Padua.

Andrea Sarti

This character is about nine years old when the play begins. The play ends with this character crossing the Italian border.

Ludovico Marsili

This character becomes engaged, and breaks the engagement, during the play.

Virginia Galilei

This character is seen praying at the inquisition trial.

Federzoni

This character is a lens-grinder.

Christopher Clavius

This character is Rome's preeminent astronomer.

The Little Monk

This character abandons science after the heliocentric model is proved.

Cardinal Barberini

This character becomes the Pope.

Mrs. Sarti

This character is the main character's housekeeper.

Sagredo

This character is a friend of the main character and lives in Venice.

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