Sarah Mallard
Sarah Mallard is in an unstable relationship with her abusive husband Brett. They were hopelessly in love, and married at a young age of 17. It has been 19 years since Sarah has been able to enjoy herself and her life. She is fragile, insecure and desperate for escape, and sees her husbands death as exactly that. Initially, she did love Brett, bus since they got married she has become a slave to him and, because of her weakness has been unable to stand up for herself, and so was submissive to Brett's demands. Because of this struggle her appearance suffers and she looks tired, haggard and drained.
Naturally she does feel heartbroken after the news of Brett's death, however, after some thought, she begins to realise that she is finally free. There is no one now, to tell her what to do or how to feel. From the characters severe heart disorder, when she finds out that Brett is alive, she suffers from a heart attack 'from the joys that kill'.
Richards
We know through Richards costume that he is in a well paid job. His briefcase implies he has a high position for the company he works for. He has known Brett since university, where they both studied Business and met Sarah on a double date, new years eve. Richards is a genuinely nice, family man and lives in a detached house with his wife and two children.
Brett Mallard
Brett lives for his work, which is all consuming, and he regrettably forgets his love for his wife. He turns to alcohol for comfort, and leaves Sarah alone at home most evenings whilst he is out drinking with his friends in the local bar. He comes home, violently drunk, and takes the rest of his anger out on Sarah. He is controlling and manipulative, and makes Sarah's life very difficult.
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