Character Guide
- Tom- The plot's protagonist. Late 20s to early 30s, he is a stereotypical man for his age group, until he meets Helen, who he subsequently falls in love with.
- Helen- A quite heavy, though self-confident librarian. She becomes Tom's love interest and the catalyst for his change of view.
- Carter- Tom's closest friend at the office. Carter represents the narcissistic and shallow qualities that Tom is trying to overcome. Carter is the consummate antagonizer.
- Jeannie- Another co-worker at Tom's unnamed office firm. She and Tom used to date, but Tom was never fully committed to the relationship. Jeannie's self-confidence is damaged because Tom dumps her for a "fat girl".
Labute provides very few details about the specifics of the characters' lives, beside from the fact that they all work and are in approximately the same age group.
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