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Character Role Analysis

Eldric and Cecil, Leanne and Briony

In other words, Cecil and Leanne are kind of tools. We almost feel bad for Cecil and Leanne when we think about it, since one of the main things they both do in this book is draw our attention to the awesomeness that Eldric and Briony possess. They're both so terrible, though, that we don't feel too badly for them. Cecil proves that Eldric is kind, patient, manly, not an addict, and loves Briony for who she truly is, while Leanne proves that Briony truly cares for Eldric as a friend and love interest, and that she isn't just using him for his attractive, manly, creative, worldly ways.

In other words, Cecil and Leanne are kind of tools.