# Poetry — Character guide

> Key figures in Poetry by Mina Loy.

- [Ova](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_17_se/characters/ova.md): Central character and narrator, focal point of the book's exploration of identity.
- [Giovanni Franchi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_17_se/characters/giovanni_franchi.md): Recurring male figure, possibly a lover or muse, central to several poems.
- [Exodus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_17_se/characters/exodus.md): A significant character, possibly a romantic or intellectual rival.
- [Esau Penfold](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_17_se/characters/esau_penfold.md): A character introduced as a potential suitor or antagonist.
- [Ada](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_17_se/characters/ada.md): Mother figure who gives birth to Ova, a key familial character.
- [Giovanni Bapini](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_17_se/characters/giovanni_bapini.md): A philosopher figure, possibly a satirical portrait of a real thinker.
- [Nurse](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_17_se/characters/nurse.md): A caretaker figure, likely a governess or domestic servant.
- [Cesira](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_17_se/characters/cesira.md): A female character, possibly a servant or acquaintance in Italy.
- [Raminetti](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_17_se/characters/raminetti.md): A minor character, possibly an artist or intellectual.
- [Miss Bunn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_17_se/characters/miss_bunn.md): A governess or teacher figure in Ova's childhood.
- [Danriel Gabrunzio](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_17_se/characters/danriel_gabrunzio.md): A minor character, possibly an Italian acquaintance.
- [Perlun](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_17_se/characters/perlun.md): A character associated with a specific poem or section.
- [Lea](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_17_se/characters/lea.md): A minor female character, possibly a friend or relative.
- [Lord Israel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_17_se/characters/lord_israel.md): A titled character, possibly a satirical figure.
- [Benger](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_17_se/characters/benger.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or neighbor.
- [Elena](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_17_se/characters/elena.md): A minor female character, possibly from Italian scenes.
- [Madonna](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_17_se/characters/madonna.md): A religious or allegorical figure, possibly the Virgin Mary.
- [Lady Bliss](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_17_se/characters/lady_bliss.md): A titled female character, possibly a socialite.
- [Mary](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_17_se/characters/mary.md): A figure conflated with the poet Mina Loy, possibly autobiographical.
- [Jehovah](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_17_se/characters/jehovah.md): A satirical personification of God or a tailor.

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