Cross-Country Characters

Rebecca is the protagonist and narrator of “Cross-Country.” She spends most of the story experiencing various stages of grief about the recent end of her relationship. Feeling despondent after her breakup, Rebecca takes time off… read analysis of Rebecca

The man who has recently broken up with Rebecca. The reader’s understanding of Rebecca’s ex-partner comes solely from Rebecca. Because the story is narrated from a first- and second-person perspective, it is difficult to… read analysis of Rebecca’s ex-partner

Julie is Rebecca’s friend from work. Interrupting Rebecca’s nosedive into a sea of relevant search results for her ex-partner’s name, Julie calls. Julie is Rebecca’s first reminder that a real world exists outside… read analysis of Julie

While Rebecca is lost in her rich fantasy life in the wake of her breakup, her boss calls to inform her that she’s exhausted her sick leave. Lost in a philosophical reverie over the pointlessness… read analysis of Rebecca’s boss