Poetry — Characters & Cast

To write one meaningful poem before losing her cognitive facilities, while reconciling her conscience.

Begins as a naive, whimsical woman avoiding painful realities; evolves into a courageous moral agent who sacrifices everything to atone for a crime.

To play video games, eat, and avoid accountability.

Remains detached, sullen, and morally inert throughout, showing no remorse or emotional growth.

To experience physical pleasure and retain bodily dignity despite paralysis.

An incapacitated stroke victim who uses his residual wealth to demand sexual and domestic gratification.

To inspire students to open their hearts to poetry.

Guides community students with philosophical advice about seeing the world, though his romantic ideals are tested by reality.

To bury the crime and protect his son's future reputation at all costs.

Instrumental in coordinating the hush-money fund; views morality purely through transaction and face-saving.