Adso of Melk

Adso of Melk is a fictional character and the narrator of Umberto Eco's 'The Name of the Rose.' He is a young novice monk and the apprentice of William of Baskerville. Through his eyes, the story unfolds as he assists William in unraveling the mysteries of the monastery while grappling with the tension between faith and reason, ultimately reflecting the broader themes of knowledge and the pursuit of truth.