![]() ![]() In the beginning, he is depicted as a pale, homeless man wearing a filthy black suit, eating flies. Skellig's nature is gradually-but never completely-revealed. In the end, he finds that the events of the story have prepared him to take care of his little sister. He develops a strong bond with her while neglecting his friends at school. ![]() After meeting Mina, Michael learns to closely observe the things around him and to see the spiritual aspects of the world. He has a kind heart and nurtures Skellig by bringing him food, beer, and medication, thus ensuring his recovery from arthritis. While his academic ability is average, he excels at football, in which context he is a leader. He finds some distraction at school when he is with his friends. Moreover, he is troubled by the recent move to a new house and his discovery of a homeless man in his garage. He deeply cares for his newborn sister, whose critical condition depresses him. Michael, a 10-year-old boy, is the protagonist of the story. ![]()
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