The Speaker of "B"
The speaker of "B" is writing to her imagined daughter, offering her advice and encouragement. This poem explores many key life events, such as love, heartbreak, and failure, offering advice about how to overcome difficulties.
The daughter, from "B"
"B" is addressed to the speaker's imagined daughter. In this poem, the speaker imagines what the daughter might experience, offering advice for each of these hurdles. The daughter here represents women, and the poem covers topics and key milestones women typically experience in their lives.
The Couple in "Private Parts."
"Private Parts" is about Kay's first love and the nature of that relationship. Although the couple did not have a sexual relationship, they were very close emotionally. Sarah describes them as being so close that they gave everything to each other, and she almost forgot there were parts of her that only belonged to herself.
The speaker of "The Type."
The speaker of the type is a woman who has experienced love and heartbreak and is giving advice to the reader. She encourages her reader to retain a sense of independence throughout their relationships and to remember that they don't need another person to feel complete.
