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The Ghost Cat

This creature is a sort of metaphorical spirit of its former self, which the author uses to explore analogies about dementia.

The Tin Woodwoman

This character's likeness is derived from a famous older movie. The author uses this character to analogize the aging process.

Frida Kahlo

This character, a famous Mexican painter from the past, makes an appearance in one poem.

The Madman

The narrator imagines this character in the woods in one poem, a device which allows the narrator to better commune with the natural world.

The Invisible Man

The author uses this archetypal character to symbolize the narrator's own deceased spouse in one poem.

The Speaker/Narrator

This character is present throughout the collection, although the reader does not really know who it is, as this character remains nameless. This character lends shape, form, and perspective to the collection.

Narrator's Mother

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