Characters

__**Major Characters**__


 * Jane Prentice **- The protagonist of the story. She starts off as a young girl of fourteen coming to America from England. She comes during the beginning of the American Revolution. She has to learn and decide whether or not to consider herself an American or to stay loyal to the King and her home country. Jane is an outspoken woman, especially as she grows up. She falls for one man and is determind to be with him for the rest of her life no matter what it takes.


 * Edward Prentice **-This is Jane's father. He was an English Earl, but a poor won. He was nothing but a careless drunk and did not care about his daughter after his dear wife passed away. Jane does not like to mention or associate herself with him.


 * Robert Prentice **- This is Jane's Uncle. He is a verty devoted loyalist and does not associate himself with anyone who has betrayed the king. He is extreamly harsh with his words and makes things have to be his way or the highway pretty much. Even till the end, Robert was all for the cause of saving the King.


 * Cousin Hugh -** This is Jane's cousin. He is an extream rebel and Robert disowns him for betraying. He is an adventurous and caring man who is passionate for his family even during the rough times.


 * Clarissa **- This is Robert's wife, and she is a very interesting character. She had an affair with Simon and after he ended she suddenly decided to become a faithful loving wife. She is very materialistic and doesnt see value in things.


 * Arthur Ainsley **- This is Clarisa's brother. He is a very family oriented man, and has very strong beliefs. He also is not afraid to stand up for what he believes in even if it means losing those he loves. He still show's care and compassion no matter what the situation.


 * Harriet Ainsley **- This is Arthurs lovely wife. She is a very compassionate and caring person. She loves her husband and her son dearly and wants to be sure that they follow their hearts. She follows what they do and supports them to the very end.


 * Brandon Ainsley **- Brandon is Harriet and Arthur's son. He is a very cocky and arrogant young man. He tries to be the best and seems to make himself look more like a fool than a stud, especially to Jane. Brandon is one of those characters that you cannot stand. He really just gets on your nerves and under your skin.


 * Simon Cordwyn **- Simon is the school teacher for the Ainsley's and Jane's love. He is a very secretive and caring man. He risks everything to be with Jane and to make sure that he survive's so he can be with her. He is the all time wanna have lover. He is just one of those men that when they know what they want, they will stop at noting to make sure that they get what they want.

__**Minor Characters**__


 * Dr. Jeffers- ** He is the doctor that took care of Brandon after he was shot. He is also the character that informed Jane that if she should let Robert in Harriet would not like it at all. Mrs. Dudley went to live with him during the story at some point. Being a doctor, Jeffers as kind of a serious disposition.


 * Jacques and **** Louis Lambert- ** They are brothers that are divided on their stances in the war. Jacques is the patriot, while Louis is a loyalists in Robert's militia. However, after Jacques dies it is evident of their bond when Louis abandons the cause. They have sperate personalities because Jacques is a flirt while Louis is more serious. One of the main roles Jacques plays is making the reader realize how much Jane has grown when he compares her to Clarissa.

** Major McNeal- **He is the one in charge of the Patriot forces outside of Rosewall. His character is very cruel and arrongant because despite his orders he attacks Rosewall and causes a lot more deaths than necessary. However, he knows when he should give up seen when Arthur comes and threatens him after the attack.
 * Cuba- ** She was the women to the Prentice family that basically ran the household with Omar. She, despite the fact that she probably could have gotten away, would never run away from the family because she is very dedicated and a kind of mother figure. She and Omar had been together for a long time and were in love, but never allowed to marry. She was one of the poeple that Jane could talk to the most while she was confined to Rosewall by Robert.


 * Omar- ** He is the man slave of the Prentice family. He is dedicated to Cuba and would not try to escape to freedom until she said or until she died. He does whatever people need him to do and he is a loving caring person.

**Mrs. Morley-** She was the guardian of Jane. After Jane's parents died, she was the only family Jane had left. She was the one connection to England but after she passed, Jane could finally admit that she was American.

** Madam Duveau and **** Armand: **She is the one who allowed Simon to open the school house Nova Scotia. It had been her dream for awhile to open a school for the children so when Simon came she took the opportunity. However, she was upset when she found out that Simon was trying to leave, so she tried to hinder him by telling him her son, Armand was the only one who could take him, but wouldn't. Her character is very caring and passionate because she wants to live her dream, but was willing to give it up. Armand is dedicated to what he does, but is nice enough to actually take Simon up on his ship.