Who is Willard Miller from A Feast of Snakes and what is their importance? A_Feast_of_Snakes English & Literature Willard Miller | A Feast of Snakes

Willard Miller is the younger version of Joe Lon. Angry and violent, Willard often competes with Joe Lon in terms of who can be the most vicious and violent. Willard, however, is somewhat educated. He seems to be able to read, which appears to be the cause of Joe's demise. His relationship with Candy is much like that between Joe Lon and Berenice when they were in school. Willard, however, seems more in control of his anger, and more able to control situations. He and Joe Lon often attack for no reason, and they seem to find the attacks amusing. But even Willard finds fault with Joe Lon's decision to have sex with Berenice with his wife just outside, and is unwilling to save him from Berenice and Elfie. While it is clear he cares for Joe Lon, and while he helps to drive him to the edge, he is unable or unwilling to go over the edge with him, as he shows at the rally. While he pushes Joe Lon to the stage, he is unable to join him there himself. In the end, he is spared during Joe Lon's killing spree. Willard represents those whose social structures do little to teach them morality.