Marco
Marco is a whole heartedly devoted scholar while his wife Rosie is devoted to dancing. In her life nothing is more important than dancing. Their ambition play major part but they are honest about their feelings. Marco marries Rosie to raise her social strength. As she was a daughter of a dancer her community does not enjoy social status. They were public women. It was difficult to a Devadasi to get a husband like Marco. Marco had always made her realize that he has done a favor to her in marrying her. As a result he never accepted as equal and she felt inferior to him in spite of her education.
Marco never extended affection or warm feelings to keep Rosie happy. He expected that she would be understanding and mature, but he could not understand a woman’s feelings. There was no respect for her desires. He treated her coldly and cruelly. He always considered dancing a cheap activity. If he had consideration Rosie would have been loyal to him. He was an unsuccessful husband.
Marco however is very honest and sincere. He is a true scholar. He became famous after publication of his book. Towards the end of the novel he wishes to send the jewelries back to her. He is also kind to give Rosie complete freedom once they separated.