Carrie
Carrie is Louise’s college friend and roommate. She has an unhappy home life—her parents fight and will likely divorce—and she is prone to fits of depression. Carrie urges Louise to go on a diet, and she does everything in her power to help Louise. She proves to be a compassionate and understanding friend.
Joan
Joan is one of Louise’s high school friends.
Louise
Louise is the protagonist of the story. As a young girl, she gains weight and remains overweight until college. Under pressure from her mother, Louise soon...
Source: Short Stories for Students, ©2013 Gale Cengage. All Rights Reserved. Full copyright.
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