Parable of the Sower
Parable of the SowerOctavia E. ButlerEarthseed, book 1
Characters in Parable of the Sower
5 characters, main characters first.Main characters
Lauren Olamina
A minister's daughter with hyperempathy syndrome who founds the Earthseed belief system.
Also in Parable of the Talents, Parable of the Sower & Parable of the Talents
Supporting characters
Reverend Olamina
Taylor Franklin Bankole
An older doctor Lauren meets on the journey north; they become romantic partners and he provides the land where the Earthseed community of Acorn is founded.
Harry Balter
A survivor from Lauren's walled community who becomes one of her early companions on the journey north.
Zahra Moss
A survivor from Lauren's community, fleeing a coerced marriage, who joins her group travelling north.