Characters+in+Powder

Son • nerdy--asks teacher for homework assignments in advance, keeps clothes on numbered hangers • innocent at times, follows dad--father brought him to nightclub, moved barricades hesitantly • doesn't like trouble • sheepish • mature • organized--looks ahead • didn't trust father in beginning • doesn't like confrontation • realistic--doesn't do things in the moment like father

Mom • protective of son--mad at father for sneaking him into nightclub • stressed out/frustrated with father's immaturity--father had to fight for privilege • busy--has to work to support son and father • persuadable--let father have son again

Dad • good intentions (keeps son in mind-- 'Don't drive like this') • self-centered--big ego, doesn't think of his son (night club, gave just one positive example) - somewhat self-centered--does things for himself but still cares about son - 'He [the father] was indifferent to my fretting.' - son asked for one positive example - doesn't know son well because of mother, not much dialogue • outgoing, adventurous, fun, risk-taker • clever (left when trooper left) • 'action' type of guy--breaks law (calls police--like a prank call) while nonchalantly whistling • genius in a bad way • buys things he can't afford --- • son is more like mother--meticulous, does a lot of work, responsible • son began to let go/relax at end of story, lived in the moment - enjoyed experience of driving over snow --- Questions: • Did they [father and son] get caught? •