Mrs. Ockenden A neighbor of the Greenwoods. She reports Esther's behavior to Mrs. Greenwood.
Dodo Conway A neighbor of the Greenwoods; she has six children and is pregnant again.
Elaine The heroine in Esther's "novel."
Dr. Gordon The psychiatrist who is recommended to Esther.
George Bakewell A remote acquaintance of Esther; he visits her in the mental hospital where he is the houseman.
Mrs. Mole A red-haired patient at the hospital who has to be locked up for her erratic behavior.
Dr. Nolan Esther's female psychiatrist at the hospital.
Valerie and Miss Norris Patients at the mental hospital.
DeeDee and Loubelle Other patients at the mental hospital.
Mrs. Savage A patient in the hospital; a former Vassar girl.
Miss Huey The nurse who administers electro-shock therapy.
Milly and Theodora Girls at Esther's college who are thought to be lesbians.
Dr. Quinn Joan's psychiatrist, a single lady.
Nurse Kennedy A woman whom Joan shares an apartment with when she is an out-patient, where Esther goes after her date with Irwin.
Irwin A young mathematician and college professor; Esther very rationally "chooses" him to make love to her for the first time.
