Audre's mother, a strong and capable woman who connects Audre with her West Indian roots and holds a magical quality of feminine knowledge.

Audre's first true friend from school and the first person Audre loves, whose struggles mark a turning point in Audre's world.

Audre's first sexual relationship, a gorgeously confident woman Audre meets while working in a factory, who introduces Audre to a new phase in her personal life.

A tall, grey-haired reporter Audre meets in Mexico, whose frankness about her sexuality helps Audre better understand her own.

Audre’s first long-term romantic partner, whom Audre meets after returning from Mexico, sharing a bond over personal struggles.

Audre's last relationship in the narrative, a beautiful and alluring woman who significantly impacts Audre's later development.

Audre's father, a politically progressive and imposing figure whose presence is associated with authority within Audre's family.