Jake's wife who arrives in the U.S. later with her son. She struggles to assimilate and initially endures Jake's abuse. After discovering his affair with Mamie through a neighbor, she divorces Jake, takes Mamie's money, and marries the traditionalist Bernstein. By the end, she becomes fully assimilated and liberated.
Jake is Gitl's husband who rapidly adopts American customs while she struggles to adapt.
Mrs. Kavarsky serves as a neighbor who inadvertently reveals Jake's infidelity to Gitl.
Gitl strategically seizes Mamie's funds during the divorce, creating a direct financial conflict.
Gitl marries Bernstein, finding a stable and respectful partnership after her divorce.
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