Describe the relationship between Ellena and Vivaldi.

Why does the Marchesa di Vivaldi object to Vivaldi marrying Ellena?

What is Schedoni's role in the persecution of Ellena and Vivaldi?

What does Ellena discover about her family in "The Italian"?

Who is Spalatro, who hires him, and what is his job supposed to be?

Who is the mysterious monk, and what are his actions during the novel?

What events lead to the Marchese di Vivaldi promoting his son's marriage to Ellena di Rosalba?