Who is Dana Matherson from Hoot and what is their importance? Hoot_(novel) English & Literature Dana Matherson | Hoot

Dana Matherson is a bully at Roy's school. Dana targets Roy and only becomes more violent when Roy tries to reason with him. Dana's mother is a bully as well, presenting a violent family life that more than likely influences Dana's actions. Dana refuses to give up with Roy, so Roy finally comes up with a scheme that both rids him of Dana and gets rid of the security on the construction site for Mullet Fingers. Dana is arrested for attempting to break into the construction trailer while Branitt is inside. Dana has a record, therefore he goes to juvenile hall. When Mullet Fingers is sent to juvenile hall, he uses Dana to help him escape.