The novel's narrator, who is from Valverde de Lucerna and has a convent education. She is deeply dedicated to Don Manuel and serves as a custodian of his teachings and a protective figure in his life.

Angela’s older brother, who moves to America for education and returns with modern and secular views. He initially challenges village traditions but undergoes a significant transformation in his beliefs.

A simple villager who admires Don Manuel greatly and often repeats his words. His character embodies innocence and unwavering faith, providing a poignant contrast to the complexities of belief explored in the narrative.