When someone tries to get to know a person, they tend to observe said person’s friends. Because often times, the people who surround them alter their personality or conduct. In Caucasia by Danzy Senna, the reader follows Birdie Lee on her journey of finding her true identity. Secondary characters throughout the novel influence her decisions, and ultimately help her realize who she wants to be. Nicholas, Mona, and Samantha all play a role in her quest to find her sense of self. Birdie’s wish to impress those around her worsened her personality. Mona, a girl Birdie meets during her stay in New Hampshire, quickly becomes her best friend upon their introduction. Unfortunately, since Birdie spends so much time with her, Mona’s ideologies start