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3.1.4 The characters.
** Which main characters are fictitious?
Of the central 'real' characters identified by name in "Heavenly
Creatures," none are fictitious. The only characters from the Rieper home who haven't
been confirmed yet are the boarders Steve Bayliss and Laurie. Boarders named Ross and John
have been confirmed from Pauline's diaries (see 7.4.3). All Riepers have been confirmed
(see 3.2 and 7.1). All characters from the Hulmes' home have been confirmed (see 3.2 and
7.1), including Mr Perry, though it isn't clear from "Heavenly Creatures" that
Mr Perry was actually living at Ilam. Characters from school who haven't been confirmed
yet include the Geography(?) teacher Mrs Stevens, the Art teacher Mrs Collins and the Gym
teacher Mrs Zwortz(?) [note: All are suspected to be real. Tentative confirmation of Mrs
Zwortz. [maw] jp]. Miss Stewart has been confirmed [ap,mc]. Miss Waller has been confirmed
[mc,maw]. Of the authority figures, Dr Bennett has been confirmed (see 7.1) [mc]. Rev
Norris has not been confirmed.
