The Children of Dynmouth

Main Characters and Their Development

• Timothy Gedge - the main character, a teenager living in the small town of Dynmouth. He is lonely and awkward, often fantasizing and dreaming of attention from others. Timothy becomes interested in other people's lives, interfering and causing trouble. His behavior grows increasingly obsessive and disturbing, leading to conflicts with the townspeople.
• Mr. and Mrs. Gedge - Timothy's parents, who do not give him the attention he needs and fail to notice his problems. Their indifference and preoccupation with their own lives contribute to Timothy's strange behavior.
• Mrs. Veal - an elderly woman who becomes one of the victims of Timothy's obsessive attention. She lives alone and suffers from loneliness, making her vulnerable to Timothy's manipulations.
• Johnny and Doreen - a young couple who also become the focus of Timothy's interest. Their relationship is tested by Timothy's interference, as he attempts to disrupt their happiness.
• Mr. and Mrs. Pierce - Timothy's neighbors, who begin to notice his odd behavior and try to intervene to prevent further problems.