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Character List:

Gene: This character is the protagonist whose envy of Finny eventually leads to his untimely demise. He is also suspicious of Finny's motivations since his cynical attitude causes him to think that no individual could be as completely pure as Finny. So, he projects his own devious nature on other people.

Phineas: . He is a nonconformist who fails to acknowledge school regulations and tradition. This behavior is illustrated in his consistent lateness to dinner, wearing the school tie as a belt, wearing a pink shirt, and organizing the Super Suicide Society of the Summer Session.

Brinker Hadley: This character is an elitist student leader that is concerned about losing his power to Finny's popularity.

Leper Lepellier: He is an isolationist that was ridiculed by his classmates. He is important in the events of the novel since he was present when Finny "fell" from the oak tree. Leper surprises his classmates by choosing to enlist in the paratroopers after watching an army recruiter video, although he later deserts the army and returns to his Vermont home suffering insanity.

Chet Douglass: A member of the Super Suicide Society.

Bobby Zane: A member of the Super Suicide Society.

Mr. Prud'homme: He is the housemaster during the summer.

Mr. And Mrs. Patch-Withers: The couple who are the substitute houseparents during the summer term.

Dr. Stanpole: He is the head of the infirmary.

Quackenbush: He is the captain of the crew team.

Mr. Ludsbury: He is the housemaster who has a reputation of being very strict.

Brownie Perkins: He is Brinker's roommate.

Phil Latham: He is the school wrestling coach.

Captain Marvel: He is the captain of the football team.