Timbuktu

Main Characters and Their Development

• Mr. Bones - a loyal and devoted dog who travels with his owner Willy. His development involves learning to cope with loneliness and loss when Willy dies. Mr. Bones is forced to find a new place in the world and faces various challenges that help him understand his own worth and place in life.
• Willy G. - a homeless poet and Mr. Bones' owner. His development is shown through his struggle with inner demons and his desire to leave a mark on the world through his poetry. Willy cares for his dog and sees him as his only true friend, highlighting his loneliness and desire to be understood.