Who is Melorra from Ghost World and what is their importance? Ghost_World English & Literature Melorra | Ghost World

Melorra is a former classmate of Enid and Rebecca who aspires to be an actress. At the beginning of the book, Melorra tells Enid and Rebecca that she is in an advertisement for right wing politician Hampton Hayes, which goes against Melorra's political beliefs. Melorra enrolls in college and makes a number of new friends, and they all eat at Angels frequently, which angers Enid and Rebecca. Melorra is always very nice to Enid and Rebecca, even though Enid and Rebecca make fun of her constantly.