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Lawrence Finnegan Whitman, or Finn, as he prefers to be called, is one of the main characters from the novel by Ridley Pearson, The Kingdom Keepers. He is chosen as the leader of a group of middle-schoolers who act as hologram tour guides, or DHIs, at Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
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Appearance
Apparently Finn is good-looking, as Ridley Pearson writes as if Willa, Charlene, Amanda and Jezebel are attracted to him. Kingdom Keepers mentions that Finn has green eyes. It does not state his hair color in the Kingdom Keepers book. Finn is stated to be one inch shorter than his friend Amanda, his average height being 5' 7". His DHI is mentioned to be wearing "loud purple shorts, and a surfing shirt," but Kingdom Keepers never describes him as wearing any more than "jeans and a shirt." During Halloween, Finn dresses as Zorro, wearing a black cape and a mask with his typical jeans and shirt, but his costume also functions as a disguise from Maleficent, who the DHIs try to capture during a Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Disney World.
Personality
Finn is said to be 13 years old, and is very self-confident for a teenager. The author mentions that he had auditioned for several things and had not won a part yet, but it was not due to lack of self confidence. Finn is a quick thinker, cleverly unraveling Wayne's word problems, and has a grim sense of humor. He has a slightly careless attitude about school, being late to several classes in a row, but is a hard worker when he puts his mind to it. His ability to think clearly under pressure is helpful in many tight situations during the book. He often acts more courageously than he feels. Finn will believe fantastical things more easily than the other DHIs, and acts on his belief. It is also mentioned that Finn detests smoking, as Ridley Pearson writes that "Finn had once walked across a restaurant and boldly asked a smoker to put out his cigarette so that his own hamburger didn't have to taste like ash."
Role in Kingdom Keepers
Finn is the protagonist and chosen leader of the DHIs, although no background information has been provided on why he was chosen. Finn acts as the supporter and often has to convince the other DHIs to follow his instructions. At first, he himself must be convinced that he is not dreaming, and starts as a doubter. Later, as the story progresses, he falls into his role as leader of the DHIs and manages to find several clues leading to the defeat of the Overtakers. Finn is the one who manages to capture the villain, Maleficent, and is hailed as a hero.
Role in Kingdom Keepers 2
Finn continues as the chosen leader in Kingdom Keepers 2. On March 28, 2007, the author's personal website stated that the book was expected to release in the fall of 2007. However, according to Pearson's blog, updated on June 14, 2007, the book is slated to be released in August of 2008. Finn is mentioned as the first one Wayne contacts after trouble in the Magic Kingdom, however, there are no other mentions of Finn Whitman specifically in any other reliable external sources.
References
Ridley Pearson's Website: www.ridleypearson.com
Ridley Pearson's Blog: http://www.ridleypearson.com/blog_kids.html
See also
Kingdom Keepers on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Kingdom_Keepers
Ridley Pearson on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ridley_Pearson
