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In Robert Newton’s novel “Runner, Charlie Feehan, the 15-year-old main character, lives with his Ma and younger brother in the slums of Richmond. Charlie's father died from Spanish flu three months before the events in the novel happened, After Charlie's father died and got taken away therefore Charlie had to support his Ma. Charlie Feehan respects his family along with friends above all else. Essentially , For Ma and Jack, Charlie takes over the role of his father to keep his family happy and living. Charlie’s childhood got taken away when the undertakers taken his lifeless dad away, since then Charlie had to become the role of a father. As a result Charlie takes dangerous risks to keep his family together. Charlie gave up his school time …show more content…

Charlie was a supportive friend and was always there to backing his mates. Sadly, Charlie was there when Norman was almost killed by Jimmy Barlow. Nevertheless, Charlie did not stop Jimmy and his gang from “teaching Norman a lesson”. Charlie did however, take Norman to hospital. 2 weeks after when Charlie won the Ballarat Mile, Charlie brought Porter’s wood yard for Norman and him for an apology to for not sticking up for him when he was getting bashed up by Jimmy as a consequence Charlie was still guilty, he decided to help both of their families they brought the Porter company, their company was named ‘The Health and Freehan wood yard’. “...I give ya, The Health and Feehan Timber Company!...Seems only fair’,...Nostrils stood completely still, staring at the keys in his hand.” (pg 215). Throughout the novel, Charlie takes dangerous risks to help his family. Charlie started working for Squizzy Taylor after his father died. This was a risk considering that Charlie would be working for a criminal, Charlie continues working for Squizzy, until in Chapter 18, Charlie quits working for Squizzy due to him not caring that one of his runners, Norman got bashed up by Jimmy Barrow together with his gang after the liquor run. “...My days running for Squizzy Taylor were over, Now I was running for me.” (pg 170). For the events working for Squizzy Taylor, Charlie could’ve ended up in

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