Fermina is a central character in the novel "Love in the Time of Cholera" by Gabriel García Márquez. She is portrayed as a strong and independent woman who navigates the complexities of love and societal expectations in 19th-century Colombia. Throughout the story, Fermina's relationships and choices reflect her personal growth and resilience. Fermina's journey involves her marriage to Juvenal Urbino, a wealthy and respected doctor, which contrasts with her youthful romance with Florentino Ariza. The novel explores themes of love, fidelity, and the passage of time, with Fermina's character serving as a focal point for these ideas.