In Janine's Story...
Janine - 18-years-old. A McCarthy Campaign Worker. Intelligent, analytical and grounded. Academically minded and socially pleasing.
Becca - 18-years-old. A McCarthy Campaign Worker. . Emotional, adventurous, and often says whatever is on her mind.
Mrs. Stoutmiller - In her 60s. A New Hampshire McCarthy Campaign Worker. Precise in her movements and beliefs
Craig - In his mid-20s. A grad student who spent too much time with books and now wants to live a little. Socially minded and a good communicator.
Ron – In his late 20s. Works on the National staff of McCarthy’s campaign. Intelligent, charismatic, and is often the Devil’s advocate. Janine calls him "Grease Pit."
Benjamin - In his early 20s. An African-American hotel doorman in Indiana. Janine dates him during her stay in Indianapolis, despite objections from his family and society-at-large.
In Amy's Story...
Amy - 23-year-old passionate red-headed young woman. Committed nonviolent activist. Her father is a well-known Chicago newspaper columnist.
Coleman - In his late 20s. A radical journalist who is impatient with nonviolence.
Lesley - A 24-year-old radical who lives in a commune called "the living group." She works with Amy.
Glasses - A 26 year-old well-respected member of the Movement. Amy becomes his assistant at Coleman's behest. He is well-organized and scientific in his approach.
Bea - A 23-year-old woman who serves as office manager to the group.
