The Killers Characters

The story’s young and naive protagonist, Nick Adams is in Henry’s diner talking to George when two hitmen, Max and Al, come in and take them hostage. Nick is bound and gagged in the… read analysis of Nick Adams

George is the manager at Henry’s diner. His age and background are unknown, but his paternalistic way of talking to Nick and giving him directions indicates that he is older and more experienced than Nick… read analysis of George

Ole Andreson is a former prizefighter now living in a boarding house in a small town outside of Chicago. For unexplained reasons, Max and Al are sent to kill Ole. After being held hostage by… read analysis of Ole Andreson

Sam is an African-American cook at Henry’s diner. Sam is the target of racial slurs from both George and Al and is evidently not taken seriously by anyone. After Max and Al leave and he… read analysis of Sam

Al is one of the hitmen who takes George, Nick, and Sam hostage in Henry’s diner. While Max and George stay in the front of the diner, Al guards Nick and Sam with… read analysis of Al

Mrs. Bell is the manager of Hirsch’s boarding house, where Ole Andreson lives. Nick Adams confuses her for Mrs. Hirsch as he is leaving Ole, which magnifies his confusion about Ole’s acceptance of death. This… read analysis of Mrs. Bell