OVERALL ANALYSIS

CHARACTER ANALYSIS

Landon Carter

He is the narrator of the story who tells us how he grew up in the town of Beaufort, North Carolina, fell in love with Jamie Sullivan, and completely changed in his...........

Jamie Sullivan

She is the real angel of the story, not just a character in the school play. She is depicted as a rather strange young girl who wears her long hair in a bun and dons the same sweater and plaid skirt almost everyday. Since they have all been children, her classmates have made fun of her for...........

Hegbert Sullivan

The local Baptist minister, Hegbert was once an employee of Landon's grandfather, but he quit his job when he realized how much of a thief the man was and how much he............

Worth and Mrs. Carter

These are Landon's parents who live rather privileged lives, because of their wealth and his position as a congressman. However, even though he has ............

Eric Hunter

He is Landon's best friend and is depicted as the golden boy of Beaufort High School. He's good-looking, athletic, and sometimes............

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