Will from Long Way Down Character Traits?

Will is sensitive, perceptive, and loves language,—but he also desperately wants to grow up and be a man like his dad, Pop; his Uncle Mark; and his big brother, Shawn, all of whom died because they followed the neighborhood “Rules” of revenge killing.

Who is will in the long way down?

Will is a 15-year-old boy. He is distraught over his older brother Shawn's recent death. He refuses to show his emotions about this traumatic situation in an attempt to comply with the societal rules established by the people in his neighborhood. Will decides to shoot Carlson Riggs, who he believes killed Shawn.

Who are the characters in Long Way Down?

Long Way Down Characters
  • William (Will) Holloman. The 15-year-old protagonist and narrator of the novel—the story is told through poems in Will's voice. ...
  • Shawn Holloman. Will's older brother. ...
  • Buck. Buck was Shawn's mentor after Pop died. ...
  • Pop. ...
  • Will's Mother. ...
  • Uncle Mark. ...
  • Carlson Riggs. ...
  • Dani.
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