Takes the lead in the novel’s second half, characterized by a sensitive nature and effort to break free from familial trauma. His experiences include significant personal loss and political involvement.

Family patriarch devoted to maintaining aristocratic decorum, yet struggles with personal hypocrisy. His harshness towards Lajos stems from conflicting ideals and personal failings.

Lajos’s perceptive sister who enters a complex marriage and demonstrates keen awareness of surrounding political dangers. Her life reflects both familial insight and personal anxieties.

Tragic maternal figure trapped by aristocratic expectations, whose secretive life reveals inner struggles and desires. Her actions highlight the constraints faced by women in her position.

Pista’s younger sister who transitions into a resilient and intellectually curious woman. Her journey is marked by both inherited burdens and a quest for personal and intellectual liberation.

Sándor’s older brother, a mentally troubled figure residing in the family manor. His presence symbolizes the hidden anxieties underpinning the family's history.

Lajos’s loving wife who offers stability and compassion amid family turmoil. Despite enduring personal hardships, she remains a dignified presence.

A minor but pivotal character, introduced as a promising writer admired by peers. His character challenges expectations by revealing hidden depths of moral complexity.