Astrea
The poetic persona of Behn, who she uses often as a narrator.
Friends of Aphra Behn
Behn often addresses poems to friends or otherwise involves them; she often calls them after their initials. One prominent subject of hers is Katherine Philips.
Celladon
Celladon is urged to feel joy in the presence of Damon, his close friend.
Damon
A close friend of Calledon, as depicted in "A Farewel to Celladon, On his Going into Ireland."
Couples
Behn presents many romances, such as that between Lysander and Cloris and the one between Philander and Lycidas.