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The protagonist of the novel, he is unjustly imprisoned for withholding grain that he had intended to keep in order for his family to survive.

Teodor is a pragmatic, hardworking man who is accustomed to long, backbreaking farm labor. His endurance is more than a physical trait however as he is the steady, reliable pillar of quiet emotional stability that his family is able to draw strength from during difficult times.

Teodor’s equally hardworking and enduring wife, Maria, is a perfect match and foil for her tough husband.

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While imprisoned she works ceaselessly to provide for their five children. If Teodor is the pillar that supports the Mykolayenko family Maria on the other hand is the light and joy of their household. She is kind and generous to a fault, supporting even Teo’s sister and her children during bleak winters.

Anne is Teo’s