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"Inertia" is a short story written by Nancy Kress, and published in 2004 as part of the book ''Wastelands: Stories of the Apocalypse.'' ==Characters== Sarah Pratt The narrator of the story, often called 'Gram' by her grandchild. She is an elderly woman who comes off as observant, as well as wise. She is of the few people who was not born in the camp, and she is capable of intelligent speech that is not normally found in those who live in her vicinity. Mamie Sarah's daughter, called 'Mamie' by even her mother. She is immature, self-centered, and manipulative. Her most notable relationship is with her on and off boyfriend, Peter. Peter Mamie's boyfriend - a poker-playing, cheating, and inconsiderate man who can often be seen eyeing young girls of 16. Even though he is a shallow individual, Mamie appears to be against ending the relationship. McHabe A doctor from outside of the camp. He claims that he does not have the disease, but Sarah notes that he always wears a watch. He has the leniency to come and go as he pleases, and is working on an illegal cure to a disease. Rachel She is smart and quiet, but is eager to step up towards the end of the story. She is Sarah's granddaughter. Jennie Jennie is notably attractive, without having any disfiguration from the disease (she is often eyed by Peter). She is eager, supportive, and passive aggressive. She is Rachel's cousin. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Inertia (short story)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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