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Carolina Maria de Jesus

This person dreams of a better life for the children.

Senor Manuel

This person is a hard worker and pays well for the protagonist's wares.

Raimundo

This person is a gypsy.

Vera Eunice

This person desired shoes as a child.

Jose Carolos

This person brings crackers home from the trash in 1958.

Joao

This person is accused of raping a young girl.

Leila

This person is thought to be a witch.

Dona Chiquinha

This person is a seamstress.

Nilton

This person believes that he will be turned into an elephant if he leaves his home.

Arnaldo

This person sells the protagonist food and aspirin.

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