Who is Webster Spooner from The Dog of the South and what is their importance? The_Dog_of_the_South English & Literature Webster Spooner | The Dog of the South

Webster is a youngster in Belize who must fend for himself. To survive, he is an assistant/bellboy at the Fair Play Hotel, but, as well, engages in any money-making activity available in order to obtain cash. Webster is enlisted by Ray to navigate the local system, in order to gain the location of Dupree's farm and to act as a liaison between Midge and the locale. Webster accompanies Ray to the Dupree farm, engaging in rock throwing at the house, breaking windows. He is receiving no pay for these activities, but, eventually, Ray gives to him the silver service of his mother that he has brought with him. Webster is typical of many children in Latin American countries who must fend for themselves in a country that does not have strict laws regarding school attendance and child labor. He is street smart and wily, completely able to care for himself.