Characters

Major Characters:

Mrs. Venable: a widow who is also mourning her son's death last summer 

Dr. Cukrowicz: doctor at Lion's View who does lobotomies

Catharine Holly: Mrs. Venable's niece that lost her mind after Sebastian's death

Minor Characters:

Mrs. Foxhill: Mrs. Venable's secretary

Mrs. Holly: Catherine's mother

George Holly: Catherine's brother

Sister Felicity: in charge of Catherine