Highton Character Analysis in Boy

Highton is a student at St. Peter’s School. After the St. Peter’s Headmaster canes Roald following Captain Hardcastle’s false accusation of cheating, Highton tells Roald that he will write to his father to insist that justice be served. Although nothing results from Highton’s effort, Roald is deeply moved by Highton’s kind gesture—especially since Roald’s own father is dead and unable to advocate for him. For Roald, the incident serves as evidence that boys can be kind to one another even in an unkind environment.

Highton Character Timeline in Boy

The timeline below shows where the character Highton appears in Boy. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.

...around Roald and express sympathy for him, feeling that he’s been unjustly accused. One boy, Highton, even writes to his father on Roald’s behalf. Nothing results from it, but Roald is... (full context)