The Prison Characters

Tommy, originally named Tony, is 29 years old, and he lives above the candy store he owns with his wife, Rosa. As a child, he grew up in a crowded tenement building, where… read analysis of Tommy Castelli

The girl is 10 years old, and Tommy describes her physical appearance as plain but sharp; she has pale skin contrasted by very dark eyes. She is a weekly customer of Tommy and Rosa Castelli… read analysis of The Girl

Rosa is Tommy’s wife, and she helps run their candy store. Rosa’s father bought and opened the candy store for the couple to earn money honestly for their life together. Tommy describes Rosa… read analysis of Rosa Castelli

Dom is Tommy’s uncle, and while he is no longer present in Tommy’s life, he often pops up in Tommy’s memories and self-reflections. At some point in Tommy’s childhood, Dom went to jail; when… read analysis of Uncle Dom