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In the opera Don Pasquale by Gaetano Donizetti, the character Norina is engaged to Ernesto, who is the nephew of the elderly Don Pasquale.12
Although Don Pasquale initially opposes their union and attempts to disinherit Ernesto to force him into a different marriage, Norina and Ernesto remain committed to each other throughout the plot. With the help of Dr. Malatesta, they eventually overcome the obstacles set by Don Pasquale, allowing them to pursue their relationship.13