GradeSaver, 29 January 2022 Web.Despite the novel's relatively weighty theme, the book doesn't read like its subject is a heavy one it's only after pondering the subtext that it becomes apparent that its ultimate message is somewhat pessimistic. Next Section Glossary Previous Section The Promise Summary How To Cite in MLA Format Anonymous 'The Promise Characters'. Will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback. You can help us out by revising, improving and updatingĪfter you claim a section you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. Lukas is Salome's son, and he scorns Amor's gesture of giving Salome the ownership of the house at her old age, claiming that his mother will not enjoy the benefits. Desiree lives with her husband, Anton, on the Swart family farm. Desireeĭesiree is Anton's youthful girlfriend, whom he later marries. In 2017, Antony killed himself using his father's gun after realizing that his life was useless. AntonĪnton is the eldest Swart sibling, and he is about to finish his mandatory services with the military. She is killed by a carjacker who tries to steal her car. AstridĪstrid is Amor's and Anton's middle sister and daughter to Manie and Rachel. At last, Amor gives the house to Salome despite her being old when she takes ownership. After the entire family dies mysteriously at the intervals of ten years, Salome survives because she insists that Salome should be given the house. Amor is the only one who overhears her parent's discussion about the promise made to gift Salome a house. AmorĪmor is the youngest child of Rachel and Manie. Salome is the housemaid in the Swart family whose hard work is appreciated and recognized by Rachel before she dies. Ten years after the death of his wife, Manie dies from a snake bite. After Rachel's death, Manie refuses to honor his promise and the entire family is cursed with mysterious deaths occurring at the intervals of ten years.

Manie is Rachel's husband and father to Anton, Astrid and Amor. Rachel talks to her husband, Manie, about her feelings, and he promises that he will gift Salome with a house within the firm.

When Rachel realizes that Salome is extremely hardworking and diligent in her duties, she decides that the family should award her a house on the farm.

She is terminally ill, and she is cared for by her maid Salome. Rachel is the matriarch of the Swart family. Written by people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.

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