The central tragic figure: an opium-addicted and alcoholic prostitute with sadistic tendencies. She is consumed by a hopeless, obsessive love for Gardenia Wilson while being manipulated by political exiles.
They occupy the same volatile social and political environment.
Gimeno-Mikado moves through the same unstable community where Lola's conflicts over desire, politics, and survival unfold.
Toledano is part of the exile circle influencing Lola's political environment.
Toledano participates in the intellectual and political circle surrounding Lola and contributes to the atmosphere of anti-Franco resistance.
Raquel redirects Lola's personal anguish into revolutionary fantasy.
Raquel channels Lola's emotional volatility toward political radicalism and encourages her fantasy of assassinating Franco.
Lola idealizes Gardenia while he remains emotionally detached and unreachable.
Lola is described as consumed by a hopeless, obsessive love for Gardenia Wilson. The plot also presents Gardenia as her unattainable ideal.
Nacho remains emotionally devoted to Lola despite receiving no secure affection in return.
Nacho is described as enduring unrequited love for Lola and sacrificing his dignity to stay near her.
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