Sirena
Sirena recounts her and her sisters’ survival, setbacks, and aspirations as mermaids.
Cecilia
Cecilia is Sirena’s sister who has “covered herself with starfish.” Humans kill her when she is in the progression of salvaging a man slayed by an octopus.
Pontina
Pontina is Sirena’s sister who “ has taken over the mussel shells” which take the arrangement of layers 'round her neck.'
Alma
Alma is Sirena’s sister who is not captivated by Sirena’s joyfulness.
Mother Dora
Mother Dora is ‘Nereus’s spouse and Oceanus’ daughter’ who displays a remarkable storytelling expertise.
