Gwilym Morgan, Huw's father: wants things done properly, with attention to manners, and a minding of one's own business Beth Morgan, Huw's mother: devoted to her children and husband, uneducated, struggles with her temper Bronwen, sister-in-law: A gentle character to whom Huw goes when he is troubled or wants to learn information that the adults hold from him. She is the mother of Gareth. Ivor Morgan, Huw's eldest brother, marries Bronwen, sides with the father against the strike, defends Angharad against Iestyn Evans' initial familiarity.