The Story of Lucy Gault

Main Characters and Their Development

• Lucy Gault - the protagonist whose life changes after a tragic childhood incident. She grows up in isolation, grappling with guilt and loss. Lucy undergoes complex emotional experiences as she tries to reconcile with her past and find her place in the world.
• Everett and Hilda Gault - Lucy's parents, who make the difficult decision to leave Ireland after an attack on their home. Their lives are filled with regret and longing for their lost daughter, and they struggle with guilt over their decisions.
• Ralph - a man who inadvertently becomes the cause of the tragedy in the Gault family's life. His actions have a lasting impact on Lucy and her parents, and he also experiences inner conflicts and remorse.