The Mother: She is the main character of the poem. When the scorpion stings her, she suffers in pain but stays calm and patient. In the end, she only prays for the safety of her children. She is a symbol of motherhood.

The Father: He is an educated and rational man. He does not believe in superstition and tries modern methods to save his wife. He represents logic and science.

The Poet (Child Narrator): He was a child at that time. He only observes the events. Through his eyes, we see the villagers’ superstition, his father’s worry, and his mother’s pain.

The Scorpion: The scorpion is not an active character, but it causes the entire incident. It stands for fear, danger, and evil.

The Villagers: They are superstitious rural people. They try to cure the sting through chanting, prayers, and rituals. They represent village beliefs and sympathy.

The Holy Man: He is a priest. He tries to save the mother by chanting mantras. He represents religious belief.