Puccini grew up surrounded by women, his mother and six sisters, he payed tribute to women's world in every single Opera with great sensitivity. Key characters whom nobody can remain indifferent. Female’s characters are protagonist in all his drama, carriers of emotions and ideologies, pivot and soul of every story, even if sometimes some male characters try to overwhelm them. Manon, “the little woman in love”; Tosca, passionate and devotee; Mimì, who lives only when she loves; hapless Butterfly, the love over all; Turandot, icy and detached princess…These are Puccini women: sorrowful heroines that he deeply loved.