The Plague Dogs

Main Characters and Their Development

• Rowf — one of the two main characters, a dog who escapes from the laboratory where experiments were conducted on him. Throughout the book, Rowf develops as a character, overcoming fears and gaining self-confidence. He learns to trust others and seeks freedom.
• Snitter — the second main character, a dog who also escapes from the laboratory. Snitter suffers from psychological trauma due to the experiments but gradually recovers his mental state. He shows cleverness and resourcefulness, helping Rowf on their journey.
• Mr. Pickering — a farmer who encounters Rowf and Snitter. He shows kindness and compassion towards the dogs despite their reputation as fugitives.
• Dr. Boycott — a scientist working in the laboratory where Rowf and Snitter were held. He represents a soulless approach to science, prioritizing experiments over the lives of animals.