The devout matriarch whose rigid religious beliefs often clash with her family, driven by her desire to protect her loved ones, but also displaying fierce love and advocacy for their well-being.

The eldest brother and an intellectual rebel, challenging institutional beliefs and authority through activism and sharp wit, using his intelligence as a part of his passionate pursuits.

The academically gifted, introverted brother who seeks a syncretic spiritual understanding, favoring intellectual and spiritual exploration over overt family conflicts.

The inherently good-hearted brother, characterized by his pure faith and impulsive acts of courage, who faces profound experiences that challenge his innocence.

The narrator and youngest brother who observes and chronicles his family's ideological battles, growing from a child to a reflective storyteller through the course of the novel.

An atheist with a scientific mindset, providing a critical perspective on faith and sports, who, despite her cynicism, plays a supportive role in the family after tragedy.

A minor league manager and mentor figure to Papa, offering a philosophical approach to baseball and championing underdog players while illustrating the sport's communal aspects.

The young twin sisters who provide innocent observations and moments of comic relief through their imaginative games, as they navigate the complex ideologies in their family.