The Terrible Thing That Happened to Barnaby Brocket

Main Characters and Their Development

• Barnaby Brocket — a boy whose extraordinary ability to float in the air is not only a symbol of his difference, but also the starting point for a deep inner journey. His path is a story of growing up, overcoming loneliness, and accepting himself despite the fears and prejudices of those around him. Barnaby faces a series of challenges, meeting people as unusual as himself, and gradually learns to see his peculiarity not as a curse, but as a gift that allows him to find true freedom and inner harmony. Ella and Alistair Brocket — Barnaby’s parents, whose love of normality becomes a heavy burden for their son. Their development is a journey from shame and rejection to understanding the true value of family and accepting their child as he is. The characters Barnaby meets along the way — Melanie, Mrs. Carter, Mr. and Mrs. Kang — each reflect the theme of otherness in their own way, helping the hero to discover his individuality and learn to appreciate the differences between people.