First Character: Miles Halter
Miles being the main character has many character traits. But he physical appearance is what makes Miles. He is a very tall super skinny and could be compared to a board. He is extremely intelligent and has a very good memory he can remember famous peoples' last words. "Thomas Edison's last words were: ' It's very beautiful over there.' I dont know where there is, but I believe it's somewhere, and i hope its beautiful." (221) |
Second Character: Chip Martin
Known as Colonel is very big, very strong, and very vocal. He comes across as rude but really only likes to play jokes. He has a very fun personality, he is also very short tempered. For example " 'Christ! You could have drowned! They're just supposed to throw you in the water in your underwear and run!' He shouted. 'What the hell were they thinking? Who was it? Kevin Richman and who else? Do you remember their faces?' " (28) |
Third Character: Alaska Young
Alaska has a saucy personality along with many character traits. Her phyical appearance, she is very petite but curvy. She is very smart, super funny, and screwed up child. To all the boys on campus she is the absolutely gorgeous and every boy wants to be with her. With being beautiful, she also has a wild side. For example "For a moment, she was quiet. Then she grabbed my hand, whispered, 'Run run run run run,' and took off, pulling me behide her." (21) |