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Amai

Mother of the narrating protagonist, this character abandoned the narrator early on and repeats the trauma. She struggles to support her family, not always with success.

Baba

Father of the narrating protagonist, this character is caught up in traditional family dynamics, to ill effect. He struggles to support his family, not always with success.

Julia Cleeves

A mentor to the protagonist, this character offers her an opportunity to achieve her professional goals. She later guides and encourages the protagonist in her further developments.

Gogo

Grandmother of the narrator, this character serves a parental role for her. Throughout the memoir, the protagonist holds her up as an exemplar and primary point of reference.

Jane

Aunt of the narrating protagonist, this physician introduces her to the prevailing health crisis. Her exceptional work ethic serves as something of an inspiration for the protagonist.

Jeri

First schoolyard friend of the narrating protagonist...

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