Sethe - The protagonist, a former slave who escaped from Sweet Home plantation in Kentucky, where she endured unimaginable suffering. She now lives in Cincinnati with her daughter Denver, haunted by her past and the memory of her dead baby daughter.

Beloved - The titular character, a mysterious young woman who appears at Sethe's home and disrupts their lives. Her true identity is mystifying, but she represents the ghost of Sethe's dead daughter, who returns to haunt her.

Denver - Sethe's daughter, who has grown up isolated and deeply affected by the trauma of her family's past. She becomes deeply attached to Beloved and seeks companionship outside her mother's overwhelming presence.

Paul D - A former fellow slave from Sweet Home, Paul D re-enters Sethe's life after many years and becomes a stabilizing force for her and Denver. He is a symbol of resilience and survival, but also carries his own scars from slavery.

Baby Suggs - Sethe's mother-in-law, who had lived with them until her death. She was a spiritual leader in the community and offered solace and guidance to those who suffered under slavery's brutality.

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