Trainspotting

Main Characters and Their Development

• Mark Renton: A young man from Edinburgh struggling with drug addiction. Throughout the book, he makes several attempts to overcome his addiction, alternating between moments of sobriety and relapses. He becomes aware of the emptiness and hopelessness of his existence in the cycle of drug intoxication.
• Simon 'Sick Boy' Williamson: Renton's friend, also suffering from drug addiction. He is characterized by a cynical outlook on life and a willingness to betray for personal gain. His lifestyle is marked by a pursuit of easy money, even if it leads to moral downfall.
• Daniel 'Spud' Murphy: Another friend whose life is shattered by drugs. Spud is portrayed as the most vulnerable and lost character, whose death becomes one of the key moments and turning points in the story of the main characters' lives.
• Francis Begbie: A vivid and aggressive character representing the drug and criminal side of Edinburgh. Although he does not use drugs, he is heavily dependent on alcohol and violence. His rage and tendency for conflict often lead to undesirable consequences for his friends.