Roger Fielding

Angela Murray

A wealthy white suitor who represents Angela's ambition for social climbing through marriage.

Virginia Murray

Acquaintances through Angela, with Roger showing polite interest in Virginia.

Jinny

Casual acquaintances who meet through Angela's social circle.

Angela Murray

A wealthy white suitor who represents Angela's ambition for social climbing through marriage.

Virginia Murray

Acquaintances through Angela, with Roger showing polite interest in Virginia.

Angela Murray

A wealthy white suitor who represents Angela's ambition for social climbing through marriage.

Virginia Murray

Acquaintances through Angela, with Roger showing polite interest in Virginia.

Jinny

Casual acquaintances who meet through Angela's social circle.

Jinny

Casual acquaintances who meet through Angela's social circle.

III

Roger Fielding meets Angela at Martha's party and escorts her home, expressing his disdain for the intellectual crowd.

IV

Takes Angela to an elegant dinner, kisses her, and later reveals his violent racist views, causing Angela to reject him.

V

Roger is persistent in pursuing Angela, showering her with gifts and pleading for her attention. He proposes to her, and she accepts, marking a turning point in their relationship.

VI

Roger rudely dismisses Jinny, calling her 'Mrs. Jones,' and his prejudices directly cause Angela's painful dilemma.

VII

Referenced as the white man Angela was with at the station; his intentions and behavior are a central point of conflict between the sisters.

Plum Bun

Wealthy white suitor pursuing Angela, symbolizing the allure of social mobility.

I

Roger pressures Angela into a secret affair, using promises and half-truths, but she resists.

II

Roger persistently pursues Angela, using sophisticated arguments for free love and trying to break her resistance. He is portrayed as wealthy, idle, and accustomed to having his wishes fulfilled, yet he shows a boyish side when speaking of his mother.

III

Roger is frequently absent due to his father's demands. Angela appreciates his filial attitude but secretly despises his dependence on his father's money and wishes he would strike out on his own.

IV

Roger grows restive and resentful of Angela's possessive interest, becomes increasingly absent, and ultimately ends their relationship in a cruel and insulting manner.

V

Roger has left Angela after a vulgar and harsh breakup, ending her hopes for a successful marriage.

I

Angela's past lover, now a symbol of futility and regret.

IV

Angela recalls her past relationship with Roger and how she used him to further her own interests.

V

Roger is referenced as the man Angela was with when she cut Virginia at the station. His presence in her past is a source of tension and misunderstanding with Anthony.