Character Analysis
Neverwhere:
Richard Mayhew:
Richard Mayhew is a young business man, with a dull, and negligent fiancé named Jessica. One night, on his way to dinner with Jessica's boss, he stumbles across a young girl bleeding on the sidewalk. After his encounter with this mysterious lady the life he once knew vanished before him. The next morning Richard Mayhew had been erased from his world. He had become invisible and inexplicably consigned to a London of shadows and darkness. Where angels, powerful creatures, and speaking rodents, lurk in the labyrinth of sewage tunnels and abandoned subway stations.
Richard Mayhew is a young business man, with a dull, and negligent fiancé named Jessica. One night, on his way to dinner with Jessica's boss, he stumbles across a young girl bleeding on the sidewalk. After his encounter with this mysterious lady the life he once knew vanished before him. The next morning Richard Mayhew had been erased from his world. He had become invisible and inexplicably consigned to a London of shadows and darkness. Where angels, powerful creatures, and speaking rodents, lurk in the labyrinth of sewage tunnels and abandoned subway stations.
The Lady Door:
"She put the put the palm of her right hand on the door, and closed her eyes, let the door tell her where is opened, would it could do, finding those places inside herself that corresponded with the door. When she pulled her hand away there was a key door that had not been there before."
-Neil Gaiman
Door is a mysterious Character that lives in London Below. She lurks the depths of shadows conniving the most dangerous. She is the real personification of both bravery and brilliance. Door has the power to open locked doors with the touch of a hand, and perhaps her talent will be needed. This young girl goes on an excursion in hopes of deciphering who was behind the slaughter of her family, and in doing so protecting her underground kingdom from the claws of evil, alongside her entourage.
"She put the put the palm of her right hand on the door, and closed her eyes, let the door tell her where is opened, would it could do, finding those places inside herself that corresponded with the door. When she pulled her hand away there was a key door that had not been there before."
-Neil Gaiman
Door is a mysterious Character that lives in London Below. She lurks the depths of shadows conniving the most dangerous. She is the real personification of both bravery and brilliance. Door has the power to open locked doors with the touch of a hand, and perhaps her talent will be needed. This young girl goes on an excursion in hopes of deciphering who was behind the slaughter of her family, and in doing so protecting her underground kingdom from the claws of evil, alongside her entourage.
The Angel Islington:
"It had golden hair and a pale face. It was not much taller than Richard, but it made him feel like a child. It was not a man; it was not a woman. It was very beautiful."
-Niel Gaiman
The angel Islington, is the most evident portrayal of both betrayal and deception. He conveys the clear description of the concept that you shall not even trust your own shadow, because Lucifer was once an angel. Islington is the celestial being that should showcase perfection and sanity, however in "Neverwhere" he is the dark force that drives the characters into absurdities. He betrays the lady Door and utilizes Croup, Vandamar and Hunter to commit his evil deeds. This cruel creature attempts to reign over heaven, however that will be a difficult task without the lady Door by his side.
"It had golden hair and a pale face. It was not much taller than Richard, but it made him feel like a child. It was not a man; it was not a woman. It was very beautiful."
-Niel Gaiman
The angel Islington, is the most evident portrayal of both betrayal and deception. He conveys the clear description of the concept that you shall not even trust your own shadow, because Lucifer was once an angel. Islington is the celestial being that should showcase perfection and sanity, however in "Neverwhere" he is the dark force that drives the characters into absurdities. He betrays the lady Door and utilizes Croup, Vandamar and Hunter to commit his evil deeds. This cruel creature attempts to reign over heaven, however that will be a difficult task without the lady Door by his side.
Hunter:
"I did a bad thing, Richard Mayhew...because I wanted to be the one to kill the beast. Because I needed the spear."
-Hunter
Hunter is a character that stays true to her name. She has been told to be London's best body guard. She will demolish anyone that stands in her way as if they were prey, without even a trace of remorse. Spending her time guarding the lady Door on her voyage underground to seek the truth, she drags along Richard whom she considers to be a burden and a frail character. Soon enough she discovers that Richard may be, her safe haven after all.
"I did a bad thing, Richard Mayhew...because I wanted to be the one to kill the beast. Because I needed the spear."
-Hunter
Hunter is a character that stays true to her name. She has been told to be London's best body guard. She will demolish anyone that stands in her way as if they were prey, without even a trace of remorse. Spending her time guarding the lady Door on her voyage underground to seek the truth, she drags along Richard whom she considers to be a burden and a frail character. Soon enough she discovers that Richard may be, her safe haven after all.
Croup and Vandemar:
These two characters cling together through out the course of the novel. They commit the corruptive tasks asked by Islington and enjoy doing it. They're cannibalistic characters that enjoy torture and cherish each others presence.
These two characters cling together through out the course of the novel. They commit the corruptive tasks asked by Islington and enjoy doing it. They're cannibalistic characters that enjoy torture and cherish each others presence.
Marquis de Carabas:
“The marquis de Carabas was not a good man, and he knew himself well enough to be perfectly certain that he was not a brave man. He had long since decided that the world, Above or Below, was a place that wished to be deceived, and, to this end, he had named himself from a lie in a fairy tale, and created himself--his clothes, his manner, his carriage--as a grand joke."
-Niel Gaiman
The Marquis is a deceptive man that will give, in return for a favour. He's a wise person who keeps his promises but he will make sure that you keep yours as well. The Marquis' role, turns out to be the protector of door, who guides her through the righteous path and opens her eyes about the world. He is excellent at foreshadowing one's future, however, he doesn't know everything.
“The marquis de Carabas was not a good man, and he knew himself well enough to be perfectly certain that he was not a brave man. He had long since decided that the world, Above or Below, was a place that wished to be deceived, and, to this end, he had named himself from a lie in a fairy tale, and created himself--his clothes, his manner, his carriage--as a grand joke."
-Niel Gaiman
The Marquis is a deceptive man that will give, in return for a favour. He's a wise person who keeps his promises but he will make sure that you keep yours as well. The Marquis' role, turns out to be the protector of door, who guides her through the righteous path and opens her eyes about the world. He is excellent at foreshadowing one's future, however, he doesn't know everything.
Indian Horse:
Saul Indian Horse:
Forced from his spiritual life on the land, Saul is taken to a residential school where he falls in love with hockey. A reserved but devoted boy, Saul must undergo many situations in which he is exposed to differing forms of racism and inequality throughout his career in hockey. Sauls demoralizing and hidden experiences drive him to alcohol, where he must then embark on a spiritual return to the places.
Forced from his spiritual life on the land, Saul is taken to a residential school where he falls in love with hockey. A reserved but devoted boy, Saul must undergo many situations in which he is exposed to differing forms of racism and inequality throughout his career in hockey. Sauls demoralizing and hidden experiences drive him to alcohol, where he must then embark on a spiritual return to the places.
Father Leboutillier:
Father Leboutillier, a Priest is first introduced at the Residential School. Unlike the other Nuns and Priests within the Residential School, Leboutilliers encouragement and adoration for hockey, draws the frightened students to him, especially Saul. Leboutillier pays Saul a significant amount of affection and attention to Saul and his technique. Later in the novel, far after the final mention of Father Leboutillier, it is revealed that Saul had been attacked by Leboutillier whilst his time at the school.
Father Leboutillier, a Priest is first introduced at the Residential School. Unlike the other Nuns and Priests within the Residential School, Leboutilliers encouragement and adoration for hockey, draws the frightened students to him, especially Saul. Leboutillier pays Saul a significant amount of affection and attention to Saul and his technique. Later in the novel, far after the final mention of Father Leboutillier, it is revealed that Saul had been attacked by Leboutillier whilst his time at the school.
Virgil Kelly:
Son of Fred Kelly, Virgil is the first of the "Moose," (composed of only young men from the reserve), to welcome Saul not only into the team but into his life as well. Virgil, captain of the "Moose," is portrayed as a tough and passionate character. As the novel progresses, Virgil develops into a brother figure to Saul, guiding him and his skill, as well as continuing to give him his comfort.
Son of Fred Kelly, Virgil is the first of the "Moose," (composed of only young men from the reserve), to welcome Saul not only into the team but into his life as well. Virgil, captain of the "Moose," is portrayed as a tough and passionate character. As the novel progresses, Virgil develops into a brother figure to Saul, guiding him and his skill, as well as continuing to give him his comfort.
Fred Kelly:
Fred Kelly comes to the Residential School where he adopts an ever growing and improving Saul, also permitting him onto the "Moose." Fred has a wife as well as three children, including Virgil. Fred works on the reserve within the mines.
Fred Kelly comes to the Residential School where he adopts an ever growing and improving Saul, also permitting him onto the "Moose." Fred has a wife as well as three children, including Virgil. Fred works on the reserve within the mines.