Circle of Friends | Characters
Circle of Friends has four main characters, Benny Hogan, Eve Malone, Nan Mahon, and Jack Foley. Of these characters, Benny's life is delved into the most. After a sheltered childhood, Benny tries desperately to break away from her parents when she leaves for the University. She resents their firm belief that she should make the round trip from Knockglen to Dublin every day. She wishes to stay with her friends in Dublin and be part of the evening social activities that she is forced to miss by returning home each evening.
Benny meets Jack Foley and Nan Malone when there is an...
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