The Characters In The Long Walk By Stephen King

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There were many intricate characters in The Long Walk by Stephen King. For example, Ray Garraty, Peter McVries, and Gary Barkovitch, along with many more. However the protagonist of this story is a sixteen year old boy named Ray Garraty, who lives with his single mother in the town of Pownal, Maine. It is said in the story that Garraty's father does not live with him because he was “squadded”. We also learn that Ray had a brother, however he died from pneumonia. Ray is also seen to be a very fit teenager with lots of stamina, however he learns that athleticism will only take him so far. In terms of physical features, the author describes him as tall, well-built, and having “straw-colored” hair. Furthermore, some characteristics that I have