Who is Teddy, Liggett, Herbie, Sammy, Earl, Peabody from Stop-time and what is their importance? Stop-time English & Literature "Teddy

These are all students at the author's first school, the Freemont (Experimental) Boarding School. They are participants in what the author portrays as one of the most powerful and important experiences of his childhood—the "trial" and punishment of "fat boy" Liggett for perceived racism.