Who is Charles Bragg from All Over but the Shoutin' and what is their importance? All_Over_but_the_Shoutin English & Literature Charles Bragg | All Over but the Shoutin'

Bragg's half-Cherokee father and a raging alcoholic, Charles and his wife Margaret eventually had a genuine romantic relationship. But Charlie quickly fell into alcoholism, which led him to both physically abuse Margaret, neglect his sons, refuse to contribute financially to the family and disappear for long periods of time. Charles died at an early age due to his severe degree of drinking, but made no effort to atone for his sins.