The unluckiest man alive
I think it's safe to say that the last few readings have really shaken up our perspective on the characters. Character development aside, I think I can say with confidence that most people's opinions on Addie have really changed after reading her chapter, for better or worse. It's with this context that I want to chime in with my character opinions. First of all is who I alluded to in the title of the blog post. Cash is subjectively the most selfless player in the journey. His only ulterior motive is merely to buy a record player that he can enjoy after a hard day's worth. What's more, he's also one of the few who deeply feels for Addie's death, as shown through his meticulous work on the coffin. Furthermore, he's objectively the hero of the river crossing, valiantly trying to recover the coffin while urging Darl to jump to safety. All of these isolated instances of Cash's bravery and selflessness make him my favorite character in this motley crew.