The Winter of Our Discontent John Steinbeck

Main characters

  • Ethan Allen Hawley – a grocery clerk (the story's protagonist)
  • Mary Hawley – Ethan's wife
  • Margie Young-Hunt – seductress and Mary's friend
  • Mr. Baker – banker
  • Alfio Marullo – Italian immigrant owner of grocery store

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