Characters of Milkweed
Main Characters
- Misha: Misha is the main character and is adopted by the Milgrom family. Misha changes all the time making decisions to protect those he loves
- Janina: Janina is Misha's half sister, she always enjoys copying Misha, but they manage to get allong most of the time.
- Mr. Milgrom: Janina's father who decided to adopt Misha and treat him as family, Mr. Milgrom is the only one that can stop Janina from copying Misha.
Secondary Characters
- Mrs. Milgrom: Mrs. Milgrom is the husband of Mr. Milgrom and has an illness while in the ghetto.
- Uncle Shepsel: Uncle Shepsel is the uncle of Janina and is self-centered and selfish.
- Orphans: These children are friends of Misha and he helps them survive in the ghetto.
- Uri: Misha's original guardian, he helps Misha understand what is going on.
- Nazis: The Nazis ( Jackboots) always cause the problem for Misha and his family, but never really change.