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Seymour Glass

This character is a young soldier who is hospitalized as a result of mental health issues.

Muriel Glass

This character is presented as being somewhat shallow and more concerned with material goods and sleeping.

Muriel's Mother

This character is the voice of worry and speaks equally about harsh realities, such as a person's mental health and fashion trends.

Sybil Carpenter

This character befriends a former soldier at the seaside hotel and learns about bananafish.

Eloise

This character moves from Boise, Idaho to attend college in New York. This character does not finish college and now lives in suburban Connecticut.

Mary Jane

This character is married briefly and is presented as being somewhat flighty, but seemingly has great freedom.

Ramona

This character is an only child and has an imaginary friend.

Grace

This character is a maid who lives in New York City.

Lew

This character claims...

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