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Harry Saville

This character works very hard in a coal mine and despises the job.

Ellen Saville

This character's parents never think she is good enough.

Andrew Saville

This character dies as a toddler.

Colin Saville

This character teaches poetry with varying degrees of success.

Mr. and Mrs. Swanson

This elderly couple fall ill at the same time.

Steven Saville

This character decides to work in the coal mine while he is still in grade school.

Richard Saville

This character is the youngest of four brothers.

Mr. and Mrs. Shaw

This couple lives next door to the Savilles.

Batty

This character spends most of his boyhood getting into fights.

Stringer

This character is known as the deputy of the hut.

Mr. and Mrs. Reagan

This couple lives near the Savilles; one of them works in the office at the local colliery.

Michael Reagan

This character begins to dress...

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