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Allie And Lance Character Analysis

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The author begins the novel with the protagonist Lance, who is a good guy although many categorize him as stereotypically gay. Lance is both openly gay at hominid school, and declares that he was simply born gay and nothing can change that fact. Further, another character is Allie, who appears straight at the beginning of the novel, but soon develops feelings of attraction towards the opposite sex. While Sergio is sure of himself, and considered himself a player within the bisexual community. Further, Kimiko is introduces in the novel with clashing stereotype- a butch/Japanese individual. The novel begins with the four teens tying to find themselves within this world and with one-another. Allie and Lance have been best friends for years, while
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