The Sense of an Ending

Main Characters and Their Development

• Tony Webster: the protagonist and narrator who reflects on his youth and reevaluates the events of his life. At the beginning of the book, he appears content with his calm and orderly life, but as the story unfolds, he encounters unexpected revelations that force him to reconsider his memories and realize his perception of the past was flawed.
• Adrian Finn: Tony's school friend, an intellectual and philosopher. Adrian was a person of deep thoughts about life and morality. His suicide shocked everyone and left many questions that Tony tries to unravel years later.
• Veronica Ford: Tony's former girlfriend, who plays a key role in his memories. Their relationship was complex and tense, and years later, Veronica becomes a crucial link in solving the mysteries surrounding Adrian and Tony's past.
• Sarah Ford: Veronica's mother, who leaves Tony a mysterious inheritance. Her role in the story proves to be more significant than it initially seemed, becoming a key to understanding many past events.