Plum Bun · Character

Rachel Salting

A Jewish friend of Angela's in New York's art scene.

minor

First appearance: II

Rachel Salting's tie to Angela Murray is one of the pressures that moves Plum Bun—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Rachel is briefly mentioned as the Jewish girl who lives above Angela, seen in the dark hallway receiving her lover's kiss.

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With Angela Murray (friendship): A kind friend who offers genuine support and perspective to Angela. With Angela Murray (friendship): A kind friend who offers genuine support and perspective to Angela. With Angela…

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Angela's New York Circle
Protagonist

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Angela Murray
friendship · positive
A kind friend who offers genuine support and perspective to Angela. How this plays out →
Angela Murray
friendship · positive
A kind friend who offers genuine support and perspective to Angela. How this plays out →
Angela Murray
friendship · positive
A kind friend who offers genuine support and perspective to Angela. How this plays out →

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II
Rachel is briefly mentioned as the Jewish girl who lives above Angela, seen in the dark hallway receiving her lover's kiss.
Plum Bun
Friend who provides companionship and a sense of community for Angela.
III
Rachel is a Jewish neighbor who becomes Angela's friend. She is intelligent, modern, and engaged to be married. Her idealistic view of marriage and sacrifice unsettles Angela.
I
Angela's new friend, engaged to John Adams, simple and intelligent.
II
Angela's friend who moves away to Brooklyn for a new job, leaving Angela feeling abandoned.

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