An ambitious and intelligent individual who struggles with feelings of inferiority regarding his background and accent, balancing a successful professional life with personal pursuits in poetry.

A poet driven by a pursuit of beauty and love, whose unexpressed feelings for a friend underscore his navigation through life in a society that stigmatizes his identity.

A deeply introspective and self-critical character marked by a sense of sadness and isolation, whose search for meaning is underscored by her connection to the motif of water.

A character who embodies beauty and physicality, deriving pleasure from social engagements and appreciating life through her sensory experiences.

A character defined by her communion with nature and commitment to a conventional country life, reflecting contentment in her chosen path yet remaining curious about alternative experiences.

A heroic and admired figure by the others, who does not narrate but is central in their reflections and whose presence highlights themes of idealization and mortality.