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Audre Lorde

This is the author and focus of the book.

Linda, Mother

This is the first female influence in the author's life and is related to her.

Phyllis/Helen

This is one of the author's sisters.

Audre's Father

This person is a strong man, but he worked often and did not spend much time at home.

The Branded

This is the name of a group of outcast smart kids at the author's high school.

Maxine

This is the author's Jewish friend from high school.

Gennie

This is the author's best friend in high school.

Louisa/Philip/Ella

This is one of the family members of the author's first love who killed herself.

Peter

This is the only boyfriend the author ever has.

Ginger

This is one of the author's lovers whom she meets in Stamford.

Bea

This is one of the author's lovers who is a white...

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