Arthur Moses

Though he shares the spotlight with Maddy and Lucille, Arthur "Truluv" Moses is the central character around whom everyone else revolves. The novel begins with him visiting his wife's grave and ends with Maddy visiting his, highlighting his importance as the central figure in the novel. Arthur is 85 at the time the novel begins, and has developed a routine in the six months since his wife, Nola, passed away. No matter the weather, Arthur does his utmost to visit Nola every single day. This shows his utter devotion to his loved ones, something he is able to extend to people like Maddy and Lucille later on as well. His dedication to Nola extends to how he organizes his home as well. Though he is acutely aware that she is gone, Arthur is sentimental and still holds on to Nola's presence in his home by not changing a...