Jewish Hasidic man who adopts orphaned Christian boy Lackó, interpreting his defiance as a divine sign. He prays fervently for Lackó's survival from diphtheria and departs during the Jewish deportation, instructing Lackó to stay behind and await the Messiah.
Jób becomes Lackó's adoptive father and spiritual guide.
Jób and Róza adopt the orphaned Christian boy Lackó. Jób raises him as the child chosen to preserve the family's spirit and faith.
Jób and Róza act as a married couple facing the same religious and historical crisis.
The plot identifies Jób and Róza as a Jewish Hasidic couple who jointly adopt Lackó and later depart together during the deportation.
The Rabbi represents communal opposition to Jób's unorthodox adoption and beliefs.
The village Rabbi disapproves of Jób's adoption of a Christian boy and publicly accuses him of blasphemy.
Günther's encounter with Lackó indirectly intensifies Jób's religious response.
After Günther teaches Lackó about religion, Jób becomes inspired and starts praying fervently for his son.
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