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Doug Swieteck
He's a boy(DC), abused(DC), pushed around a lot(IC), youngest(DC), has a tattoo that says mama's baby(DC), kissed Lil(DC) Was in a play(DC) likes horseshoes(IC) dating Lil(DC) shrieks in play(DC) supports Lil(IC) is happy in the end(IC)
Abused, Lonely(IC), pushed around a lot(IC0, afraid(IC), made fun of at school(IC), starting to want to live again(IC) artist(DC)
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He is the main character/Protagonist
Lil Spicer
Mr. Swieteck
She's a girl(DC), doesn't let people push her around(IC), not super girly(IC), rides her bike a lot(DC), is good at school(IC), Is very sick(IC) got a role in broadway(DC)
Careful(IC), savage(IC), loves to read(DC).
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Doug's girlfriend
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Abusive(IC), man(DC), has problems keeping a job(DC), made his son get a tattoo(DC), lied about taking Doug's prizes(DC) didn't want to take Lucas to appointments(DC) turned Ernie Eco into the police(IC) started treating his family well(IC)
Mean(DC), hateful(IC), doesn't listen to others(IC), loves Babe Ruth(DC) changed into a good person(IC)
Doug's father
Mrs. Swieteck
Chistopher
Mr. Spicer
Mrs. Windermere
Ernie Eco
Mr. Powell
Lucas Swieteck
Mrs. Merriam
Joe Pepitone
Doug's older brother
Mean(DC), irresponsible(IC), not caring(IC), a jerk(DC), mom no longer believes in him(IC), changed(IC) Helpful(IC)
He's a boy(DC), hangs out with the wrong crowd(DC), takes after his dad(DC), middle child(DC), cried because mom doesn't believe in him(DC), started to change what he thinks about his fate(IC) Helps Lucas(DC) Good babysitter(IC)
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Old man(DC), glasses on a chain around his neck(DC), runs out of breath easily(DC) wants birds back(DC) uses Doug's picture of the arctic turn in the book(DC)
Kind(IC), reasonable(IC), calm(IC) wants birds back(IC)
Helped Doug get into the library
Flat and Static
Doug's dad's friend, gave Doug wrong directions.
Disregards others feelings(IC), thoughtless(IC), Jerk(DC)
Man(DC), Only nice to Mr. Swieteck(IC) Stole Joe Peptione's jacket(DC) In jail(IC)
Flat and Static
giving, thoughtful(IC), respected(IC)
New York Yankee(DC), Man(DC), plays baseball(DC) got Doug's autograph(DC)
Doug's Idol
Woman(DC), has glasses that hang around her neck(DC), looks like a jerk(DC) Has family in the war(DC)
unreasonable(IC), rude(DC), not thoughtful(IC) cares for her family(IC)
Flat and Static
The Librarian who wouldn't let Doug into the library and got mad at him for sitting on the steps.
Kind(IC), emotionally strong(IC), good person(IC)
Doug's mother, the only person who's nice to him in his family.
Puts up with her husband(IC), a woman(DC), cooks(DC), gardens(DC), has a kind smile(DC), doesn't trust her middle son anymore(IC) proud of Doug(IC) helps care for Lucas(DC)
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Wispy(DC), white hair in a bun tied with red rubber bands(DC), pencils through it. wore a blue gown(DC). writer(IC), has a first edition of Jane Erye(DC) putting on a broadway play(DC) giving Doug back the Snowy Herron and Red Throated Divers(DC)
Rude(IC), forgetful(DC), creative(DC)
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A n older woman Doug had to deliver groceries to.
Flat and Static
Man, Lil's dad(DC), owns Spicer's Deli(DC), doesn't trust Doug since the break in(IC)
not problematic(IC), sensible, reasonable(IC)
Doug's employer
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Young man(DC), fighting in vietcong(DC), oldest(DC), is missing his legs(DC) regained eyesight(DC) works as assistant coach(DC)
Mean(IC), takes after his father(IC), rude(IC) depressed(IC) regained a will to live(IC)
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Doug's oldest older brother(
Flat and Static
Principal Peattie
Speaks in third person(IC), strict about rules(IC), has brown pelican(DC) gives the pelican to Doug(DC) believes Doug can do whatever he wants to in life(DC)
Annoying(IC), Persistent(IC), Stickler(IC)
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Principal at Doug's school
Mr. Ferris
Inspirational(IC), Dreamer(IC), caring(IC)
A teacher at Doug's school
Loves space(IC), encourages students(IC), inspires students(IC), figures out that Doug can't read(IC) excited for moon landing(DC) happy for Doug and Lil's play(DC)
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Coach Reed
Was a sergeant in Vietnam(DC), acts like his teams are platoons(DC), accidentally revealed Doug's tattoo(DC) has PTSD from war(IC) draws pictures from war and of his students(DC) gives Lucas a job(DC)
Doesn't like funny business in his class(DC), Still acts like a sergeant(IC) Opening up to Doug (IC)
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Doug's gym teacher
Mr. Ballard
Mr. Swieteck's boss(DC), is good at horseshoes(IC), knows some stuff about baseball(IC), knows Doug isn't treated right by his dad(IC) gave Doug back the yellow shank(DC)
Helpful(IC), nice(IC), a good guy(IC)
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Was Doug's partner for the trivia contest