Jesus is as much of a character as those in the Klopper family, and "visits" Thomas in the middle of dinner, before he goes to sleep at night, and at other times. This Jesus is very informal, speaking to Thomas with words like "hey" and repeating phrases often used by family members like Aunt Pie and Granddad. At one point, in a conversation about Father, Jesus asks, "Has he gone completely off his head?" This Jesus, unlike the Biblical figures described by Father at dinner each night, is comforting, understanding, and often funny. Near the end of the book, Thomas see Jesus transform himself into an image of Mother.
