The Dark Half

Main Characters and Their Development

• Thad Beaumont - the main character, a writer who uses the pseudonym George Stark to write his darker and more violent works. At the beginning of the book, Thad decides to 'kill' his alter ego, but soon faces the fact that George Stark comes to life and starts killing people. Thad is forced to battle this dark side of his personality to protect his family and himself.
• George Stark - Thad Beaumont's alter ego, a living character who begins killing people connected to the revelation of his secret. Stark embodies Thad's dark side, and his existence threatens Thad's life and those close to him.
• Liz Beaumont - Thad's wife, who supports him in his struggle against George Stark. She plays a crucial role in providing emotional support to Thad and helps him cope with the horrors Stark brings.
• Alan Pangborn - the sheriff investigating the murders committed by George Stark. Initially, he suspects Thad but later becomes his ally in the fight against Stark.