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* DisabledLoveInterest: Goes both ways, since his wife is suffering numerous deformities from Concavity pollution such as lack of a skull.
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* ExtravertedNerd: His gregariousness is implied to be a shield for his insecurities.
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* ADateWithRosiePalms: Happens often when he smokes weed.
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* NamesTheSame: He was found by James Incandenza while he was making a film about people who shared their names with the Western film actor John Wayne.

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* NamesTheSame: NamedLikeMyName: He was found by James Incandenza while he was making a film about people who shared their names with the Western film actor John Wayne.



* [[spoiler:TeacherStudentRomance: Hinted to be engaging in carnal relations with Avril.]]

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* [[spoiler:TeacherStudentRomance: Hinted TeacherStudentRomance: [[spoiler:Hinted to be engaging in carnal relations with Avril.]]
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* KnifeNut: Conceals one on his person to assist in getting release.
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* NiceHat: His yacht cap.
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* TheCheerleader: This is how she ends up meeting Orin at Boston University.
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* MixedAncestry: Yankee and Native American (responsible for his tan complexion) from his father's side, Quebecois from mom's.

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* MirroringFactions: A major discussion in the book is the similarity of AA groups to substance addiction itself and cults.



* NotSoDifferent: A major discussion in the book is the similarity of AA groups to substance addiction itself and cults.
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* CharacterTic: Likes to play with zippers.

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* CharacterTic: CharacterTics: Likes to play with zippers.


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* {{Southpaw}}: One of ETA's left-handed players.



* TheSouthpaw: Handles a machine pistol with the left hand.

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* TheBabyOfTheBunch: Treated as such even by the younger Hal.



* NiceGuy: Possibly the nicest character in the novel, genuinely so.

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* InsomniaEpisode: Due to not being able to listen to Madam Psychosis.
* NiceGuy: Possibly the [[IncorruptiblePurePureness nicest character character]] in the novel, genuinely so.so with a [[ThePollyanna perpetually positive demeanor]].


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* CharacterTics: Grows a lot of houseplants and eats dinner very late.


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* ManipulativeBastard: Her obsequious courtesy is framed as this by some characters.


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* StatuesqueStunner: Only James is taller than her.


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* BigDamnHero: [[spoiler:Rescues his future wife from an oncoming trailer truck while trying to off himself.]]


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* TheInfiltration: [[spoiler: At Enfield Tennis Academy.]]

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* HeterosexualLifePartners: With prorector Aubrey [=DeLint=].



* MiseryBuildsCharacter: A firm believer in pushing through pain and privations to achieve new heights.

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* MiseryBuildsCharacter: A firm believer in [[HeroicSpirit pushing through pain and privations privations]] to achieve new heights.


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* CombatPragmatist: Brawls with a brutal, no-holds-barred style.


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* {{Hallucinations}}: Frequent when he ends up [[spoiler:hospitalized due to being shot.]]

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Another one of Hal's close friends in the academy.

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Another one of Hal's close friends in the academy.academy, a member of the 16s age group.


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* OddFriendship: With the older 18s players.


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* ProperlyParanoid: Correct about a student moving his bed.


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* CatharticChores: Engaged in this during her relationship with Orin.


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* ToughActToFollow: Her replacement once she goes to Ennet is not as compelling, at least according to Mario.
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[[folder:Trent Kite]]
A former member of Gately's theft crew.
* ClandestineChemist: Known for high-quality, interesting concoctions.
* TheCracker: Uses his skill with computers as part of the gang.
* GagNose: Like that of a tapir's.
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[[folder:Rodney Tine]]
Campaign manager of Gentle's CUSP turned USOUS chief under President Gentle.
* CharacterTics: The only blackmail that can be used against him is keeping a ruler to measure his member from time to time.
* TheManBehindTheMan: Certain interpretations (e.g. James and Mario's films) of ONAN history have painted him as this to Gentle.
* TheQuisling: Implied to be collaborating with Quebec separatists through his relationship with Luria P.
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* CharacterTics: Needs to be on the north side of things and avoids time-telling devices.


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* PaperThinDisguise: A white mustache.


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* UnwittingInstigatorOfDoom: His shenanigans led to [[spoiler:Gately being hospitalized.]]

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* LightningBruiser: Has a fast and hardhitting game.



* TheAce: Considered the finest tennis player in ETA.

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* TheAce: Considered the [[LightningBruiser finest tennis player player]] in ETA.



Half-brother of Avril and the new Headmaster of ETA.

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Half-brother Socially awkward half-brother of Avril and the new Headmaster of ETA.ETA.


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* DietEpisode: Becomes obsessed with low-fat eating.

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One of Hal's closest ETA associates, being involved in providing recreational drugs and master of Eschaton, the tennis-based game of global thermonuclear war.

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One of Hal's closest ETA associates, being involved in providing recreational drugs and drugs, master of Eschaton, the Eschaton (the tennis-based game of global thermonuclear war.war), and planner of elaborate revenge schemes.


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* [[spoiler:HowTheMightyHaveFallen]]: [[spoiler:His drug empire is busted and set to be expelled from the academy.]]


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* TheNicknamer: Of students and instructors at ETA.

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* GracefulLoser: As part of the proper sporting demeanor promoted to its students.



* TrainingFromHell: Downplayed, but the athletic training and tour procedures take a physical and mental toll on the students. Particularly tough drills are used as deniable CorporalPunishment.

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* TrainingFromHell: Downplayed, but the [[ThePerilsOfBeingTheBest athletic training and tour procedures take a physical and mental toll toll]] on the students. Particularly tough drills are used as deniable CorporalPunishment.CorporalPunishment.
* TunnelNetwork: Used for maintenance.
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* [[spoiler:ColdTurkey]]: [[spoiler:Stops using marijuana, with significant consequences.]]

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* [[spoiler:ColdTurkey]]: [[spoiler:GoingColdTurkey]]: [[spoiler:Stops using marijuana, with significant consequences.]]



* ColdTurkey: Implied to have quit alcohol shortly before his...
* CruelAndUnusualDeath: ...[[DrivenToSuicide self-inflicted]] death by [[{{Gorn}} microwave]].

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* ColdTurkey: CruelAndUnusualDeath: [[DrivenToSuicide Self-inflicted]] death by [[{{Gorn}} microwave]].
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Implied to have quit alcohol shortly before his...
* CruelAndUnusualDeath: ...[[DrivenToSuicide self-inflicted]] death by [[{{Gorn}} microwave]].
his suicide.



* ObsessiveHobbyEpisode/{{Polymath}}: Ranging from his many patents (including annular fusion technology) to his numerous films, he tends to focus on a field he wants to pursue.

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* ObsessiveHobbyEpisode/{{Polymath}}: ObsessiveHobbyEpisode / {{Polymath}}: Ranging from his many patents (including annular fusion technology) to his numerous films, he tends to focus on a field he wants to pursue.

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* CruelAndUnusualDeath: [[DrivenToSuicide Self-inflicted]] death by [[{{Gorn}} microwave]].

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* CruelAndUnusualDeath: ColdTurkey: Implied to have quit alcohol shortly before his...
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[[DrivenToSuicide Self-inflicted]] self-inflicted]] death by [[{{Gorn}} microwave]].
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* CelibateEccentricGenius: Unlike other students, has not considered getting to know someone.
* TheChessmaster: His tennis game is described as cerebral.
* [[spoiler:ColdTurkey]]: [[spoiler:Stops using marijuana, with significant consequences.]]


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* LikeFatherLikeSon: In terms of talents and vices.
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[[folder:Barry Loach]]
Head trainer at ETA.
* FamilyVersusCareer: His parents wanted one of their sons to go into the seminary. When his other brothers couldn't, he is faced with this choice.
* MassiveNumberedSiblings: Born to a large family.
* RousingSpeech: In an attempt to convince his older brother to join the priesthood so he doesn't have to, he speaks of the warmth of strangers. This leads to...
* SlummingIt: ...time spent homeless on the streets of Boston, due to a wager on whether someone will touch him as a matter of human affection.
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[[folder:Calvin Thrust]]
One of Ennet's more senior counselors who used to be an adult star.
* GagPenis: His most valuable asset in his former position, which is...
* IntimateMarks: ...rumored to have a tattoo of his initials, and his name when extended.
* RecoveredAddict: From a cocaine addiction
* ToughLove: The foundation of his counseling.
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!!Ken Erdedy
An ad exec suffering from anxiety and marijuana usage.

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!!Ken Erdedy
An ad exec in Ennet suffering from anxiety and marijuana usage.


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[[folder:Bruce Green]]
Another Ennet cocaine abuser and good friend of Gately.
* AbsurdPhobia: Pranks, Shriners, and anything Polynesian. Justified by:
* DarkAndTroubledPast: Lost both his parents due to tragic yet ridiculous circumstances.
* {{Fratbro}}: Life immediately after high school was a perpetual party for him.
* {{Nephewism}}: Raised by his aunt.
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A Boston college professor who ends up in Ennet to treat a red wine and Quaaludes addiction.

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A Boston college professor who ends up in Ennet to treat a red wine and Quaaludes addiction.


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!!Ken Erdedy
An ad exec suffering from anxiety and marijuana usage.
* ADateWithRosiePalms: Happens often when he smokes weed.
* CharacterTics: In addition to the above, he engages in stationary leg-jogging.
* RealMenHateAffection: Doesn't like hugs, which gets him into trouble during an AA event.
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