An educated woman and former nurse, Anthea serves as a mentor and mother figure to the narrator, offering knowledge on various subjects and emotional support through the narrative.

A leader among the prisoners, Dorothy is notable for her wisdom and organizational skills, often spearheading exploration and strategic decision-making for the group's survival.

The group of prisoners, excluding Anthea and Dorothy, who often serve as foils to the narrator, adhering to routine and struggling with the different challenges posed by their new reality outside captivity.

Silent enforcers of prison rules known for their expert use of whips, they are mysterious figures that represent the unknown authority and appear as part of the narrator's limited encounters with men.