President of the junior class, Anderson is notable for almost knocking out Carter in an intra mural boxing match. Described as an 'intellectual roughneck', he plays only a tiny part in the novel, yet his appearance in Chapter 21 is significant for his refusal to agree to Richy Rondell's suggestion of a class boycott in support of Jerry. Howie says, "No, Richy. This is the age of do your own thing. Let everybody do his thing. If a kid wants to sell, let him. If he doesn't, the same thing applies."
Jerry's art teacher. In Chapter 28 Brother Andrew asks for an art assignment which Jerry has already completed and handed in.
One of the characters in Chapter 21 who, in private, expresses sympathy for Jerry's stand......
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