Frank 'Pony' Baker
The story's protagonist, a young boy with a penchant for adventure and a conflicted relationship with his overprotective mother and sometimes-strict father.
Core Belief
"Freedom and independence are essential for a boy's growth, but family and responsibility ultimately matter more."
Worldview
Pony initially sees the world as a place of boundless adventure, but his experiences gradually teach him about the complexities of life, the importance of family, and the consequences of his actions. He begins to appreciate the comforts and security of home.
Personality
Pony is restless and yearns for independence, driven by a desire to prove himself to his peers. He's easily influenced by others, especially Jim Leonard, but possesses a good heart and a growing sense of morality. He is prone to flights of fancy and romantic notions of adventure.
In Their Own Words
"Well, I'll run off; that's what I'll do!"
"I didn't take any of the watermelons to-day, for all Jim said Bunty had got done with them."
"You're all the little boy we've got, and if anything should happen to you--"
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