Barnabas will always be my favorite character, in this and every other storyline, but Angelique's evil and beauty fascinates me now as it did when I first saw this storyline in the 60's. I think Joshua is a most complex man, a man who feels emotions, particularly love of his family, deep down inside, but can't show it because that's not what was expected of men back then. Naomi's sadness and drinking reminded me of my mother's problems, sorry to say, but I admired and pitied her, and wished her more happiness than she found.
While Josette seems relatively superficial at first, sweet and demure, she displays a strength and courage later in the storyline that surprises. She is far more than she appears to be, and I can understand why Barnabas fell in love with her.
Natalie delighted me with her forthright nature and retorts to Joshua; Millicent's silliness masked a deepening insanity and inability to deal with life; Nathan went from good friend to Barnabas and protector of Vicki to something completely opposite. As well as Forbes filled out his Navy uniform, he was also a character of depth and complexity.
Even Andre had his moments in this storyline, enough that I've never forgotten him.
Love, Robin