The Witches of Eastwick

Main Characters and Their Development

• Alexandra Spofford, Jane Smart, and Sukie Rougemont are three women living in the small town of Eastwick, Rhode Island. Each possesses magical abilities, which they begin to actively use after their husbands leave them. Alexandra is a sculptor, Jane is a cellist, and Sukie is a journalist. Their lives change with the arrival of the mysterious and charismatic Daryl Van Horne, who awakens new powers and desires within them. As the plot develops, the women begin to realize their power and influence but also face moral and ethical dilemmas related to their magical abilities and relationships with Daryl. Eventually, they decide to unite against Daryl when they understand he is using them for his own purposes.