Serafina Delle Rose
The central character, a passionate and proud Sicilian-American widow living in a Gulf Coast village. She is devastated by the death of her husband Rosario and refuses to accept that he was unfaithful to her. Serafina is characterized by her boastful pride and virility.

Rosario Delle Rose
Serafina's late husband, who is never seen on stage. He was a truck driver involved in smuggling illegal goods, and had affairs with other women like Estelle Hohengarten, despite Serafina's idealization of him as a virile, manly figure.

Rosa Delle Rose
Serafina's teenage daughter, who takes after her father's good looks and charisma. She clashes with her mother, especially over her relationship with Jack Hunter, a young sailor.

Assunta
An elderly woman who is Serafina's closest friend and confidante. She sells herbal remedies and provides wise counsel, overlooking Serafina's flaws.

Alvaro Mangiacavallo
A truck driver who sells bananas and becomes Serafina's new love interest, helping her move on from mourning Rosario. Initially repulsed by his ordinary nature, Serafina eventually gives in to her passion for him.

Estelle Hohengarten
The woman with whom Rosario was having an affair, revealed when she asks Serafina to make a shirt for "the man she loves."

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