Bad Dreams Characters

The girl lives in the basement apartment where the short story takes place with her mother, father, and younger brother. She loves to read—especially her favorite book, Swallows and Amazons—and… read analysis of The Girl

The mother lives in the basement apartment with her two children—the girl and her brother—and her husband (the children’s father). She is resentful about how her life has played out so far, specifically… read analysis of The Mother

The father lives in the basement apartment with his wife (the mother) and their two children (the girl and her brother). He works during the day, then studies toward his degree at night… read analysis of The Father