The Stepford Wives
The Stepford WivesIra LevinStepford, book 1
Characters in The Stepford Wives
6 characters, main characters first.Main characters
Joanna Eberhart
A photographer and mother who moves to Stepford and grows suspicious of the town's perfectly compliant wives.
Antagonists
Dale 'Diz' Coba
The intimidating president of the Stepford Men's Association, nicknamed Diz for a rumored Disney background.
Supporting characters
Walter Eberhart
Joanna's husband, who joins the Men's Association and dismisses her growing unease.
Bobbie
Joanna's closest friend in Stepford, a fellow newcomer who shares her dislike of the town's housework-obsessed wives.
Charmaine
A newcomer and friend of Joanna whose personality changes after a weekend away with her husband.
Ruthanne Hendry
A new arrival in Stepford and the town's first Black resident, whom Joanna befriends.