Paper Towns

Main Characters and Their Development

• Quentin Jacobsen: The main character of the book, a high school student who has been in love with his neighbor Margo Roth Spiegelman since childhood. At the beginning of the book, he is shy and cautious, but as the story progresses, he becomes more determined and brave, striving to solve the mystery of Margo's disappearance.
• Margo Roth Spiegelman: A mysterious and charismatic girl, Quentin's neighbor. She is popular at school but feels lonely and misunderstood. Margo organizes a nighttime adventure with Quentin and then disappears, leaving behind a trail of clues. Her character is revealed through memories and the hints she leaves.
• Ben Starling: Quentin's best friend, cheerful and somewhat carefree. He helps Quentin in the search for Margo and throughout the story shows his loyalty and willingness to support his friend in difficult times.
• Radar: Another close friend of Quentin, smart and tech-savvy. His real name is Marcus, but his friends call him Radar due to his fascination with the website Omnictionary. He also helps in the search for Margo and demonstrates his loyalty and friendliness.
• Lacey Pemberton: Margo's friend and Quentin's classmate. At the beginning of the book, she seems like a superficial and popular girl, but as the story unfolds, she shows her depth and sincerity, joining the search for Margo and becoming closer to Quentin and his friends.