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Mary Call Luther

This character is strong and intelligent and is left in charge of two sisters and a brother at the age of fourteen when their father becomes ill and dies.

Devola Luther

This character is the oldest sibling in the family, and the family believes that this character will always be childlike.

Romey Luther

This character is young and immature, but takes on the role of the father figure by working in the fields.

Ima Dean

This character is the only one who is truly too young to take on the burdens of managing the family.

Roy Luther

This character is the head of the family and a sharecropper who is very proud.

Kiser Pease

This character is the main family's neighbor and landlord, with very bad teeth.

Mr. Connell

This character is the kind owner of the general store.

Mrs. Connell

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