Who is Lila from Lila: An Inquiry Into Morals and what is their importance?

Lila is a troubled woman, who is easily angered. She attaches herself to Phaedrus after she moves off her boyfriend's boat, hoping that Phaedrus will allow her to sail with him to Florida. For Lila, Florida represents paradise and new beginnings. Although Lila appears to be a fairly simple person, she is primarily driven by her biological urges. Over the course of the story, however, it becomes clear that there is a lot more to Lila than we initially believe.