The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13¾

Main Characters and Their Development

• Adrian Mole - the main character of the book, a teenager who keeps a diary. He describes his experiences, school problems, and relationships with his parents and friends. Adrian aspires to be a writer and often reflects on his future. Throughout the narrative, he matures, faces his first romantic experiences, and realizes the complexities of adult life.
• Pandora Braithwaite - Adrian's classmate and first love. She is smart, beautiful, and confident. Her relationship with Adrian plays a significant role in his life, and he often writes about his feelings for her in his diary.
• George Mole - Adrian's father. At the beginning of the book, he is unemployed and experiencing a midlife crisis. His relationships with his wife and son are complicated, but as the story progresses, he tries to improve his life and family relationships.
• Pauline Mole - Adrian's mother. She goes through a personal crisis and at one point leaves the family to live with another man. However, she later returns, and the family relationships gradually mend.
• Bert - Adrian's elderly neighbor, whom he looks after. Bert becomes a sort of friend and mentor to Adrian, and their relationship helps Adrian better understand himself and the world around him.