Ursula is a piano student and friend of Anna's. She is a feminist scholar of sociology with a focus on cultural formations of sexuality. Ursula is promiscuous and unburdened by traditional sexual mores. She is supportive of Anna throughout the book; she gets Anna a job working in Dr. Fisher's lab when Anna says she is looking for work that will allow her flexible hours. Ursula also helps Anna move to Washington after the custody battle. Ursula reminds Anna of Babe, with her unencumbered and self-possessed energy and eroticism.
