John
John, a professor at an unnamed American university, is one of the two dual protagonists and antagonists in Oleanna. Pompous, self-absorbed, cavalier, and contrarian to a fault, John is an already-powerful man on the verge…
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Carol
At first glance, Carol is a meek, insecure girl struggling under the weight of what’s expected of her—by her parents, her peers, and society—as she navigates college life. When Carol first comes to John’s…
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Minor Characters
Grace
John’s wife.
Jerry
John’s lawyer.