Sarafina
Characters in Sarafina
6 characters, main characters first.Main characters
Ethan Belle
The youngest of three Confederate brothers who desert at Shiloh; his growing unease about the homestead and its impossible hospitality drives the story, told partly from his point of view.
Antagonists
Sarafina
The mysterious, solitary woman who takes the wounded deserters into her isolated homestead, offering unnervingly perfect shelter and care.
Supporting characters
Mason Belle
One of Ethan's two older brothers, deserting the Confederate army with him after the Battle of Shiloh and sheltering at Sarafina's homestead.
Archie Belle
The eldest of the three Belle brothers, deserting the Confederate army alongside Ethan and Mason and taking refuge at the homestead.
Ellie Belle
Ethan's twin sister waiting for him back home; her own chapters gradually reveal what is really happening at the homestead.
Titus (Sarafina)
Sarafina's young son, living with her at the isolated homestead deep in the woods.