![]() ![]() Charlie sometimes comments on a situation or on the behavior of other characters. Tom is also somewhat more childish and naïve than Douglas, often failing to understand the seriousness of Douglas' thoughts about his life nonetheless, he often acts as the voice of reason when Douglas' imagination gets the better of him.Ĭharlie: A friend of Douglas and Tom, Charlie often hangs around with them. ![]() Tom Spaulding: Douglas' younger brother, Tom is the more logical and skeptical one, often questioning his brother's seemingly inexplicable actions. Bradbury has stated that Douglas is based on the childhood version of him, and in fact, "Douglas" is Bradbury's actual middle name, while "Spaulding" is his father's middle name. Most of the time, he aims to have fun as a 12-year-old kid, but sometimes he lapses into philosophical brooding on topics, including life and death, more mature topics than what would be expected of his age. Douglas is imaginative, fanciful, and occasionally meditative on the state of the world. Douglas Spaulding: The protagonist of the novel, the entire summer is seen mostly through his eyes as a time of joys and sorrows. ![]()
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