McCabe, Patrick: *1955
The Butcher Boy, 1992 - Characters
- Francie Brady - The protagonist and narrator of the story. Francie is a troubled and disturbed boy whose violent tendencies and erratic behavior escalate as the story progresses. He has a vivid imagination and often escapes into fantasies to cope with his harsh reality.
Joe Purcell - Francie's best friend and confidant. Joe's relationship with Francie becomes strained as the latter's behavior becomes increasingly erratic and dangerous.
Mrs. Nugent - The main antagonist from Francie's perspective. She looks down on Francie's family, calling them "pigs," which fuels Francie's deep resentment and hatred towards her.western.
Phillip Nugent - Mrs. Nugent's son and Francie's schoolmate. Phillip is often bullied by Francie, reflecting Francie's growing animosity towards the Nugent family.
Francie's Mother (Annie Brady) - A mentally unstable woman who eventually commits suicide. Her death deeply affects Francie and contributes to his downward spiral.
Francie's Father (Benny Brady) - An alcoholic who is abusive towards Francie and his mother. Benny's neglect and abusive behavior further contribute to the dysfunctional family dynamic.
Uncle Alo - Francie's uncle, who provides some support but is ultimately unable to prevent Francie's descent into madness.
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