Bob’s wealthy, educated girlfriend who is a social worker, navigating the challenges of living in a racially stratified society with her lighter skin and differing views on race.

A white woman from Texas who works at the shipyard with Bob and expresses complex and contradictory attitudes towards him, leading to significant conflict.

A young white coworker of Bob’s, whose interactions with him underline prevailing themes of racial tension and hostility.

A neighbor who shares an apartment with Bob's family and occasionally engages in a romantic relationship with him while her husband is deployed.

Alice’s parents, who have achieved socioeconomic security by conforming to societal norms and reflect differing generational perspectives on racial issues.

The department superintendent at the shipyard who demotes Bob, representing institutional power structures.

The president of the Atlas Corporation, involved in legal proceedings related to Bob, highlighting corporate and societal power dynamics.