Who is Luigi from The Broker and what is their importance? The_Broker English & Literature Luigi | The Broker

Luigi is Backman's handler in Italy. Luigi teaches Backman what it means to be Italian. It is Luigi's job to make sure Backman remains alive and learns how to survive in Italy. However, the reader later discovers that Luigi is also supposed to keep close tabs on Backman, making sure he does not escape or make contact with people from his previous life before the CIA can decide what to do with him. Luigi is not aware that Backman is to be set up to be murdered until Backman's location has already been given to multiple countries who might have an interest in the information Backman might have about the nine military satellites the Pakistanis' stole.