Carrie

Main Characters and Their Development

• Carrie White: The main character of the book, a teenager with telekinetic abilities. At the beginning of the book, she is portrayed as a shy and frightened girl, bullied by her classmates and subjected to harsh religious upbringing by her mother. As the plot develops, Carrie begins to realize her power and use it, leading to tragic events at the prom.
• Margaret White: Carrie's mother, a fanatical religious woman who treats her daughter harshly, considering her sinful. Her religious beliefs and parenting methods have a profound impact on Carrie's psyche. At the end of the book, Margaret attempts to kill Carrie but ends up dying herself.
• Sue Snell: A classmate of Carrie who initially participates in bullying her but later feels guilty and tries to make amends by convincing her boyfriend to invite Carrie to the prom. Her attempt to atone leads to unpredictable consequences.
• Tommy Ross: Sue Snell's boyfriend, who agrees to invite Carrie to the prom. He genuinely cares for Carrie and tries to make her evening special but becomes a victim of the tragic events.
• Chris Hargensen: The main antagonist among Carrie's classmates, who orchestrates a cruel prank at the prom. Her actions become the catalyst for the destructive events triggered by Carrie's telekinetic abilities.
• Billy Nolan: Chris Hargensen's boyfriend, who helps her carry out the cruel prank at the prom. He plays a key role in the tragedy that unfolds at the school.