The Old Man
The Old Man is described as being ninety-five years old. He is never formally given a name. He acts with a great deal of self-importance and is always talking about the message he is destined to deliver. He is bitter about his missed career opportunities as well as his unfulfilled love affair with Madame Belle.
The Old Woman
The Old Woman is ninety-four years old and is also unnamed. She is the Old Man's wife but also acts frequently as a mother figure to him. She supports his endeavors, agreeing that he was cheated out of better career opportunities, but also worries about him overextending himself.
The Orator
The Orator is the only other character who actually appears onstage with the Old Man and Woman. He is supposed to deliver the Old Man's "message," but proves unable to do so as he is both deaf and mute.
