The eccentric, talkative writer. She delivers a lecture on writing and tells the story of herself in college. She has a life-long partner, Alice, and marches to the beat of her own drum.

The ambitious philosophy/psychology student who meets and falls in love with her sweetheart. Curious, lively, hopeful.

Gertrude's lifelong partner and lover, as examined in her 30s at the beginning of their relationship. She challenges the young Gertrude and the two grow together.

Men; Women