3 figures
The primary female voice expressing love and desire.
In this chapter, the Shulammite woman expresses her longing for her beloved and her desire for a public acknowledgment of their love. She speaks of the strength and enduring nature of love, comparing it to death and a mighty flame.
The primary male voice and object of the Shulammite's affection.
Solomon is the beloved of the Shulammite woman, and his presence is central to her expressions of love and desire. His relationship with the Shulammite woman is a metaphor for the deep, passionate love that can exist between a man and a woman.
Chorus-like figures who interact with the Shulammite woman.
The Daughters of Jerusalem serve as a chorus, providing responses and reflections on the love between the Shulammite woman and her beloved. They represent the societal perspective on love and relationships.