Jadine Childs - A beautiful, educated Black fashion model who has been sponsored into wealth and privilege by the wealthy white Street family. She is torn between assimilating into white society and embracing her Black identity.

Son - An impoverished, strong-minded Black man who washes up on the Streets' Caribbean estate. He was raised in an all-Black community in rural Florida and represents a more traditional Black identity in contrast to Jadine.

Valerian Street - The wealthy white patriarch who employs Jadine's aunt and uncle as domestic servants. He has a mean streak and represents the white establishment.

Ondine and Sydney - Jadine's aunt and uncle who work as cook and butler for the Streets. They resent Jadine for leaving them to assimilate into white society.

Margaret Street - Valerian's wife who has a troubled relationship with their son Michael.

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