Character Analysis
Ron is Brenda's slightly older brother. She seems to have a great relationship with him and they are never seen fighting in the story. He was a star basketball player in college and still plays now that he's back home in Short Hills. Ron is about to be married to Harriet, a woman from Milwaukee. To support her, he's joined his father in the family business, Patimkin Kitchen and Bathroom Sinks. Ron is most important because of his "Columbus record." We discuss this thoroughly in "What's Up With the Title?"