3 figures
Queen of Persia and intercessor for the Jewish people.
Esther courageously approaches King Ahasuerus without being summoned, risking her life to invite him and Haman to a banquet, setting the stage for her plea to save her people.
King of Persia, husband to Esther.
King Ahasuerus extends his favor to Esther by granting her request to approach him and attend her banquet, showing his willingness to listen to her petitions.
Prime minister of Persia and adversary of the Jews.
Haman is invited to Esther's banquet, unaware of her true intentions. His pride and hatred for Mordecai lead him to plot further against the Jews.