Misery

Main Characters and Their Development

• Iona Potapov - the main character of the story, an old cab driver who recently lost his son. He experiences deep sorrow and despair, trying to find someone to share his grief with. His attempts to talk to passengers and others bring no comfort, and eventually, he shares his loss with his horse.
• Iona's passengers - secondary characters who interact with Iona throughout the story. They represent various types of people who are either too busy or indifferent to his suffering. Their indifference highlights Iona's loneliness and hopelessness.