Christine

Main Characters and Their Development

• Arnie Cunningham: The main character of the book, a teenager who buys an old 1958 Plymouth Fury named Christine. Initially portrayed as insecure and socially awkward, Arnie's personality begins to change as he restores Christine. He becomes more confident but also more aggressive and obsessed with the car, leading to the deterioration of his relationships with friends and family.
• Christine: The antagonist of the book, a 1958 Plymouth Fury with supernatural abilities. Christine can repair herself after damage and exerts a malevolent influence on her owner, turning him into a violent and obsessed person. The car also demonstrates the ability to kill people who pose a threat to Arnie or the car itself.
• Dennis Guilder: Arnie's best friend and the narrator of the book. Dennis initially supports Arnie's interest in Christine but soon notices negative changes in his friend. Dennis tries to save Arnie from Christine's influence and ultimately becomes a key figure in the fight against the sinister car.
• Leigh Cabot: Arnie's girlfriend, who also notices changes in his behavior after he buys Christine. Leigh is one of the first to realize something is wrong with the car. She, along with Dennis, attempts to resist Christine's influence and save Arnie.
• Roland LeBay: The previous owner of Christine, who died before the events of the book. LeBay was a cruel and malevolent man, and his spirit seemingly continues to live in the car, affecting Arnie and others.