Character Analysis
Rachel Brazile
Mean Girl
Rachel doesn't hold back. When Lennie looks longingly at Joe during band practice, she jumps down her throat: "[…] he's like so out of your league, Lennie. I mean, when's the last time you had a boyfriend? Oh yeah, never." Harsh. But eventually Lennie theorizes that Rachel knew she threw the first chair audition, and that Rachel has been trying to intimidate Lennie into not challenging her ever since. Good thing it doesn't work.
Mr. James and Marguerite
Music Mentors
Both Mr. James and Marguerite encourage Lennie along her musical career. Mr. James gets Lennie to play her first solo, then gives her Marguerite's number. Marguerite tutors Lennie and tells her she could go to Juilliard (which completely freaks her out).
The Fontaine Brothers: Marcus and DougFred
Marcus and DougFred are as cute and smiley as Joe, but without the stubborn anger. After Lennie and Joe break up, the brothers encourage Joe to hear her out. Maybe Joe will grow into their lack of stubbornness.
Luke Jacobis
Luke is Sarah's love-interest, or at least, crush-interest. We barely meet him, but we know he's a little bit funny, because he plays the Jaws song on his saxophone when Rachel enters the band room (2.31).
Genevieve
Genevieve was Joe's girlfriend in France, until he caught her cheating on him with his roommate. Ouch.
Mr. and Mrs. Fontaine
Joe's parents are mostly an offstage presence. We know he doesn't tell them much, because when Lennie comes over to apologize, his mom doesn't even know they fought. After his fight with Lennie, Joe tells his brothers, "She was lying to me the whole time… just like Genevieve… just like Dad to Mom for that matter" (28.11). So both Joe's parents and his ex explain why he has such a hard time forgiving Lennie.
Women of Clover: Maria, Cecilia, and Dorothy Rodriguez
Maria, Lennie's boss, is the town gossip and tells Lennie her uncle is having a love affair with Dorothy Rodriguez. (He eventually marries Dorothy.) Cecilia gives Lennie free pastries because of Bailey's death.