Characters in The Samaritan by John Lara
The Samaritan by John Lara features a rich cast of characters drawn from the fictional Maracas Municipality and Sagrada Secondary School. Below is a complete list of the main and minor characters, useful for students and teachers studying this KCSE set book.
Main and Supporting Characters
- Alvita – A female student at Sagrada Secondary School who represents the youth’s moral consciousness.
- Basdeo – The political opposition leader in Maracas Municipality, symbolizing resistance to corruption.
- Bembe – The Inspector General of Police, responsible for enforcing law and order in the municipality.
- Carmona – The Deputy Principal of Sagrada Secondary School, supporting the school’s administrative leadership.
- Harvester – The Chief Executive Officer of Maracas Municipality, embodying political power and bureaucratic influence.
- Jaden – The Principal Judge in Maracas Municipality, representing justice and accountability.
- Montano – A student at Sagrada Secondary School, reflecting the perspective of ordinary learners.
- Mossi – The Mayor of Maracas Municipality, a central figure in governance and leadership themes.
- Narine – The Principal of Sagrada Secondary School, who plays a key role in school management.
- Nicole – The Ethics and Innovations teacher, guiding students in moral reasoning and creativity.
- Pirro – The Chairman of the Local School Board, overseeing school operations and discipline.
- Ramdaye – The Deputy Mayor of Maracas Municipality, assisting in civic administration.
- Shalini – The Secretary to the Principal, handling office communication and coordination.
- Seymour – The Secretary in the Department of Planning and Development, involved in municipal projects.
- Tajo – The Head of the Anti-Corruption Investigations Bureau, representing transparency and justice.
- Ted – The Secretary in the Department of Health and Environment, managing community health matters.