Sophie Caco - The protagonist, Sophie grows from a young girl in Haiti to a mother in her early 20s in New York. Born to Martine after she was raped, Sophie is raised by her aunt Tante Atie until age 12 when she joins her mother in New York. She struggles with the trauma passed down from her mother's sexual abuse and testing.

Martine Caco - Sophie's mother, who leaves Haiti for New York when Sophie is young, promising to send for her later. Martine was raped as a young woman and passes on her trauma to Sophie through testing her virginity, a practice from her own upbringing.

Tante Atie - Sophie's aunt and primary caregiver in Haiti until age 12. Atie is kind but also traumatized, stoked by her mother Granmè Ifé's testing. She teaches Sophie the importance of daffodils as a symbol of resilience.

Granmè Ifé - Martine and Atie's mother who insists on testing her daughters' virginity, passing down generational trauma. An old widow obsessed with death.

Joseph - A kind, patient musician from Louisiana who becomes Sophie's husband and the father of her daughter Brigitte. He supports Sophie through her trauma.

Marc - Martine's long-term Haitian lawyer boyfriend in New York who does not fully understand her pain.

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