Who is Alan Murray from Here on Earth and what is their importance? Here_on_Earth_(novel) English & Literature Alan Murray | Here on Earth

Alan Murray is March's brother. Alan is already an adult when Hollis joins the family, a failure at his education and a man without purpose. When Hollis is brought into the house, Alan feels pushed out, as though his father is disappointed with his biological son, so he has brought another boy in to take his place. For this reason, Alan is cruel to Hollis, creating a rivalry that will propel Hollis to do cruel things and become an emotionless entity.