The Speaker: The central figure in the poem is an unnamed young man (often considered to reflect Tennyson himself). He returns to his childhood home, Locksley Hall, and expresses his emotions, memories, and reflections about love, disappointment, and the future.

Amy: Amy is the speaker’s former beloved. She chose to marry another man under family pressure. Amy is never directly present but is remembered with longing, regret, and pain by the speaker.

Amy’s Husband (and Family): Though not named, Amy’s husband and her family play a role in her life choices. The speaker refers to them as being responsible for separating him from Amy.