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Arvin Russell
He is the book's central character and protagonist.
Carl and Sandy Henderson
They destroy for the sake of destruction. They fill their emptiness with what they believe is excitement.
Lee Bodecker
He is Sandy Henderson's brother.
Roy and Theodore
They are two traveling preachers.
Willard and Charlotte Russell
These are Arvin's parents.
Emma Russell
She is Willard's mother and Arvin's grandmother.
Earskell
He is Emma's brother.
Helen Hatton
She is a vulnerable young woman who suffers a traumatic experience in childhood.
Lenora
She is the daughter of Helen and traveling preacher Roy.
Pastor Teagardin
He is the corrupt pastor who manipulates and takes advantage of Lenora.
Henry Dunlap
He is the owner of the home rented by Willard and Charlotte.
Hank Bell
He is one of the few genuinely compassionate characters in the work.
Jack
He is the dog Arvin fed.
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