Characters

Men

TROY MAXSON is a fifty-three years old, a large man and is talkative compared to Bono. He can be crude and almost vulgar, though he is capable of rising to profound heights of expression.

JIM BONO has a friendship with Troy of thirty years. He's the follower and admires Troy for his honesy, capacity for hard work and strength which he seeks to emulate.

LYONS is Troy's 34 year old son from a previous marriage. He a musician and usually comes to borrow money from Troy.GABRIEL is Troy's brother who is seven years younger than him. He has a metal plate in his head from WW II and thinks he is Archangel Gabriel. Troy takes care of him.

CORY is Troy and Rose's son. He wants to play football and strives to not be like his father.

Women

ROSE is Troy's wife who is ten years younger than him. She is devoted to Troy and forgives his faults, only some of which she recognizes.

RAYNELL is Troy and Alberta's daughter, seven years old.