Poetry · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in Poetry by Mina Loy.
Ova
major
Also known as X Ova
Central character and narrator, focal point of the book's exploration of identity.
Giovanni Franchi
major
Also known as Giovanni, Franchi
Recurring male figure, possibly a lover or muse, central to several poems.
Exodus
supporting
Also known as Exodus the Oxonian
A significant character, possibly a romantic or intellectual rival.
Esau Penfold
supporting
Also known as Esau, Esau of Ridover Square
A character introduced as a potential suitor or antagonist.
Ada
supporting
Mother figure who gives birth to Ova, a key familial character.
Giovanni Bapini
minor
Also known as Giovanni, Bapini, the philosopher Giovanni Bapini
A philosopher figure, possibly a satirical portrait of a real thinker.
Nurse
minor
A caretaker figure, likely a governess or domestic servant.
Cesira
minor
A female character, possibly a servant or acquaintance in Italy.
Raminetti
minor
Also known as Envoi Raminetti
A minor character, possibly an artist or intellectual.
Miss Bunn
minor
A governess or teacher figure in Ova's childhood.
Danriel Gabrunzio
minor
Also known as Gabrunzio
A minor character, possibly an Italian acquaintance.
Perlun
minor
Also known as Carpentier Perlun
A character associated with a specific poem or section.
Lea
minor
A minor female character, possibly a friend or relative.
Lord Israel
minor
Also known as Israel
A titled character, possibly a satirical figure.
Benger
minor
A minor character, possibly a servant or neighbor.
Elena
minor
Also known as Elena Of shrunken
A minor female character, possibly from Italian scenes.
Madonna
minor
A religious or allegorical figure, possibly the Virgin Mary.
Lady Bliss
minor
A titled female character, possibly a socialite.
Mary
minor
Also known as Mina Loy
A figure conflated with the poet Mina Loy, possibly autobiographical.
Jehovah
minor
Also known as Jehovah The Tailor
A satirical personification of God or a tailor.
