Brighton Rock

Main Characters and Their Development

• Pinkie Brown - a young gangster, ruthless and ambitious, who seeks to assert his power in Brighton's criminal world. His development in the book reveals an internal struggle between his criminal tendencies and rare moments of vulnerability.
• Rose - a young and naive girl who falls in love with Pinkie. Her development involves gradually realizing Pinkie's true nature and trying to maintain her faith in him despite his cruelty.
• Ida Arnold - an energetic and determined woman who seeks to uncover the truth about Pinkie's crimes. Her development shows how she becomes a symbol of justice and moral strength, standing against the criminal world.
• Spicer - one of Pinkie's gang members, who shows weakness and fear in the face of Pinkie's brutality. His development highlights the tension and distrust within the gang.
• Cubitt - another gang member who demonstrates loyalty to Pinkie but also experiences doubts and fear about his methods.