Mira is the main character of the novel. Her life is followed from her teenage years into adulthood, during which time she undergoes several transformations.
Norm is Mira's husband and father of her two children, Normie and Clark . Norm is a doctor and spends a limited amount of time at home with Mira and the children.
Martha is Mira's closest friend during her life as a housewife with Norm. Martha and Mira are able to sympathize with each other's respective situations as trapped housewives.
Val is Mira's closest friend in Cambridge. Val introduces Mira to much of the second-wave feminist ideologies. Val's comments are some of the most controversial found in the novel.
Ben is Mira's love interest. Ben helps Mira to find sexual satisfaction and independence in a relationship.
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