Who is Cotton, John Cotton from Bless the Beasts and Children and what is their importance?

John Cotton is the leader of the Bedwetters. He is the most mature of the group and takes on the roles of father figure, drill sergeant, cheerleader and savior according to the needs of the rest of the boys. Cotton is the driving force behind the boys' development from broken and neglected individuals into more mature, complete and self sufficient people who have learned how to work as a group for the greater good.