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

Hank Murray is Alan Murray's son. Hank is just a toddler when his mother dies in a house fire. Hank moves with his father from place to place for the next few years, finally ending up neglected in the marsh house his father lives in. Hollis comes and rescues Hank from his father's neglect. However, Hollis gives very little to Hank, only allowing him the things he needs to live, nothing more. Hank is a hardworking young man, a strong boy who feels a deep loyalty to Hollis despite the fact that he knows Hollis beat his first wife and that he is capable of beating March and Gwen. Hollis also falls in love with Gwen, despite their close relationship, and is devastated when she disappears. In the end, Hank inherits everything Hollis leaves behind, but he gives it to the town, determined to begin his life fresh and alone.