Paul's wife, outwardly attentive and emotionally intelligent, yet her actions throughout the story reveal a surprising complexity and deep involvement in family matters.

Paul's older brother, a prominent and ambitious politician, whose interactions are marked by familial tension and his own public responsibilities and aspirations.

Serge’s wife, whose emotional volatility at a dinner with family members showcases her personal struggles and concerns tied to both family and public life.

Paul's son, a teenager whose actions and relationship with his parents, especially through Paul’s perspective, create much of the narrative's tension and intrigue.