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Mrs. Curren (the narrator)

This person is diagnosed with terminal cancer and found a homeless man inside her home.

Mr. Vercueil (the homeless man)

This person is an alcoholic, homeless man who has a dog as a constant companion.

Florence

This person works as a housekeeper and acts as a source of news because the media did not report on oppression.

Bheki

This person was a 15 year old who became involved in activism.

John

This person was a teenager who was attacked by police and was hospitalized.

Mr. Thabane

This person works as a teacher and believes that the new generation is strong and will change South Africa.

Hope

This person was a toddler and a housekeeper's eldest daughter.

Beauty

This is the infant daughter of a housekeeper.

Dr. Syfret

This character relents and agrees to do things the narrator's way after a disagreement during a telephone conversation...

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