No One Writes to the Colonel

Main Characters and Their Development

• The Colonel - the main character, an elderly war veteran living in poverty and waiting for a promised pension. His character is revealed through resilience and patience despite hardships and disappointments. The colonel symbolizes hope and faith in justice, even when everything seems hopeless.
• The Colonel's Wife - she supports her husband, though weary from constant poverty and waiting. Her character shows a blend of care and despair as she tries to cope with daily struggles and support her husband's expectations.
• The Colonel's Son - mentioned in the book as having died due to political repression. His death left a deep mark on the lives of the colonel and his wife, intensifying their sense of loss and injustice.
• The Colonel's Friend - a doctor who helps the colonel and his wife despite his own difficulties. He symbolizes friendship and support, staying by the colonel's side in tough times.