Everyman
The Everyman is the dead, unnamed narrator of the book. He goes on to describe his living life in detail, including his failed marriages due to his extra-marital affairs, as well as his successful job in an advertising firm. The book explores his fears and anxiety about meeting death and how he ends up conceding and accepting his fate.
Nancy
The narrator’s favorite child, whom he maintains a strong bond with even after his multiple divorces. He views her as one of the only pure and truly good things to have come out of his life. She is shown to be a strong, independent single mother to twins, and she stands by her father during this difficult time.
Howie
The narrator’s older brother and complete opposite in character. Howie is a good man, one who cares for his brother throughout a difficult time. Moreover, he too is successful in his own right, working as a banker and maintaining a successful marriage. He is shown to be loyal and loving to all those around him.
Randy
The narrator’s first son, who also despises him due to the fact that his father cheated on his mother and left him. He is unable to let go of his resentment towards his father, and his brother, Lonny, and he often doubles up to complain about their father.
Lonny
The narrator’s second son, who resents him for his lack of a presence during their upbringing. He is shown to hate his father so much that he is apparently happy at his death, but this sentiment is later proven to be untrue at the narrator’s funeral.
