Dick Character Analysis in Demon Copperhead

Dick is Betsy’s brother and Demon’s great-uncle. He uses a wheelchair to get around and is doted on by Betsy and Jane Ellen. Dick is a thoughtful, caring person who is obsessed with books. He makes kites and fills the fabric with handwritten quotes from the books he’s reading. Demon and Dick develop a close bond while Demon is living at Betsy’s house.

Dick Character Timeline in Demon Copperhead

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

...They sit listening to the clocks until Betsy says he should meet her little brother Dick. (full context)

Brother Dick, Demon soon discovers, is in a wheelchair. Demon thinks that he is “little and crooked... (full context)

...the Lee High Generals football team. Before he leaves, Demon flies the homemade kite with Dick. (full context)

...Demon keeps at it, everything will be okay. She comes with Jane Ellen and Mr. Dick every few months after that, which means they clean the house more often. With the... (full context)

...before it was taken back and reclaimed by those people. He also talks to Mr. Dick about the project, and Mr. Dick becomes excited about it. (full context)

...After breakfast, Demon decides to drive to Murder Valley. In Murder Valley, Betsy and Mr. Dick are excited and surprised to see him. Demon talks to them about Angus and asks... (full context)