"The Cage" Characters

16 years old, survives, and she was very optimistic. The main character.

Riva's younger brother, died at 13 in the Lodz ghetto, and he always put his sister first.

The doctor at Middlesteine that got Riva a better job, gave her a bath, and smuggled her food.

Riva's friend from the ghetto, he was 1 year older, he was eventually taken away with his sister.

Riva's brother he was seperated from her at Aushwitz and he didn't survive.

Riva's friend 20 years old, went to the labor camp for his family, he came back and then he was forced into hiding.

Riva's family's old friend until she joined the Nazis and betrayed them.

A friend that Riva makes at Middlestein. 20. Steals paper and a pencil for her.

A friend that Riva makes at Aushwitz. They stay together for the whole thing.

Riva's uncle who had a fur business. They kept his coat which was eventually made into clothes for Riva in the ghetto.