The Famished Road Characters & Character Analysis

The Famished Road Characters

Azaro (Lazaro)

Azaro is a spirit child who has the power to see and communicate with ghosts, as well as foretell the future. He is a quiet boy who spends much time trying to understand how he is different from everyone else. He spends much of his time alone, exploring his world. He is quick witted, although sometimes thought of as slow due to his shyness. He is patient and often observes, rather than acts.

Azaro gets very little from school; he gains more from wandering around the village and learning by example. Azaro is small of stature, but brave and tough in reality. He faces many terrifying foes and manages to escape from his enemies numerous times. He also learns to love and respect his father, although the beatings he takes because of his father's temper almost cause him to leave the material world forever. He learns much from watching his...
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