Anna Fitzgerald
The youngest child and the protagonist of the novel, Anna's action is what cause the conflict in the Novel. She is thrilled that she is able to save her sister's life but at the same time it has hurt her because she has not been able to become her own person.
Sara Fitzgerald
Sara is the mother of the 3 Fitzgerald children. She is strong and stubborn and centers her entire life around keeper her daughter Kate alive, which has put her marriage and relationships with her other two children in danger.
Brian Fitzgerald
Unlike his wife Sara, Brian is more understanding and defends his other two children throughout the novel. He is a career firefighter and uses his work to escape from his family and hardships.
Campbell Alexander
Campbell is Anna's Lawyer. At the beginning of the novel Campbell is not sure why he took Annas case. In the end he realizes that him and Anna Fitzgerald have a lot in common and have created a strong friendship.
Kate Fitzgerald
Kate has struggled with cancer her entire life and has finally realized that she may die. She is tired of fighting and putting her family through all the trouble and hardships.
Jesse Fitzgerald
Jesse is mad at himself because he is not a match or able to save his sister. He comes of as a tough and mean charcter but way down deep he is sensitive and caring. He puts on this rebellious act to hide his real feeling about Kate's cancer.