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Faith

This character appears in many of the stories in Grace Paley's collection. She is a mother of two sons, the father of whom left them.

Richard

This is the eldest son of the main character of many of the stories in the collection. In one story, his mother regrets treating him like he is 47 all the time.

Tonto

This is the main character in many of the stories youngest son. He visits many of his friends in state hospitals in "Long-Distance Runner."

Jack

This is the main character of many of the stories' husband. When she suggests they have a baby in "Listening" he thinks this desire stems from a yearning for youth.

Ricardo

This man was married to the main character in many of the stories in the collection. He left his wife and their two sons for another woman.

Virginia

This character's husband leaves, saying he...

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