Adso of Melk

Adso of Melk is a fictional character in Umberto Eco's historical novel "The Name of the Rose." Set in a 14th-century monastery, he serves as the novice and chronicler to the monk William of Baskerville. Adso provides a first-person narrative that explores themes of knowledge, faith, and the conflict between reason and belief. His observations reveal the tension between science and religion during the Middle Ages, as well as the complexities of human nature and morality. Adso's character embodies youthful curiosity and the quest for understanding within a world filled with dogma and intrigue.