Carson Hall Character Analysis in Same Kind of Different as Me

Carson is Ron and Deborah’s son and Regan’s brother. Also a committed Christian for his whole life, Carson takes after his father—in the positive ways—as much as Regan does her mother. Although Carson visits the Union Gospel Mission numerous times, particularly to pray with homeless for Deborah’s healing, his main passion seems to be the world of art-dealing. Like Regan, Carson is a young adult for most of the story and plays a small role, though he, too, seems to accept Denver as a member of the family.

Carson Hall Character Timeline in Same Kind of Different as Me

The timeline below shows where the character Carson Hall appears in Same Kind of Different as Me. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.

...the side in 1971. Their daughter Regan is born two years later and their son Carson two years after that. By 1975, Ron makes twice as much from his painting sales... (full context)

Friends deliver flowers to Deborah’s room and offer support. Ron and Carson go to the mission and meet with the homeless people, who are already gathered to... (full context)

...proves too painful for Deborah to endure. Shortly after Deborah’s 55th birthday, Ron, Deborah, and Carson attempt to visit Regan in Colorado, but the altitude of the mountains and Deborah’s chemo-depleted... (full context)

Everyone senses that Deborah’s time is near. Carson and Regan both fly back to Texas to be with her. Confiding to Ron, Deborah... (full context)

Denver picks up his narration. Carson informs Denver that Deborah is near death, so Denver goes to visit. Though Denver is... (full context)

...doctor tells Ron that she will not live through another day. While Ron, Mary Ellen, Carson, and Regan are sitting with her, Deborah suddenly cries, “Ron! Get me some wings!” and... (full context)

...work, and now it is time to pray for Deborah’s passing. Together, Denver, Ron, and Carson pray and ask God to take Deborah from them. As they finish, Denver weeps and... (full context)

Denver picks up his narration. After his meeting with Ron and Carson, Denver goes to Deborah’s room to visit her. When he says her name, she opens... (full context)

...a trip together after the memorial service to just be together. Following her instructions, Ron, Carson, and Regan are on their way to Big Bend National Park for a week when... (full context)

...and hires him to be the night watchman of a wealthy estate that Ron and Carson are liquidating. Denver takes to painting and Ron sets a studio up for him. When... (full context)