Starting a friendship is a way people get to know one another, a person wanting to learn more about another. Friendship is the trust between two individuals to be there for each other through rough times. Friends help guide their friends through rough times that seem impossible for the other to get out of on his/her own. From when they first meet to when they say their last goodbyes, friends will always remember each other in the memories in their head and in the feelings in their hearts. People are close, never wanting to forget each other when their paths part. These characteristics shine through in Ray Bradbury’s novel Dandelion Wine. Through two characters with unique personalities, Douglas and John are demonstrated by Ray Bradbury in his