John’s nearest relatives in the novel include his cousins,
Simon, Noah and Hester Eastman. Hester influences the lives of both boys. Of course, she
is close to John since they are related. Although she is not related to Owen, she
eventually becomes his lover and they care deeply for one
another.
Reverend Louis Merrill also has an impact on both
boys. Owen attends the church services, where the Reverend presides, without his parents
who do not worship with him. He is attentive during the services and has a deeply
religious view of his purpose in life. However, John’s life is most profoundly affected
by Reverend Merrill. After years of searching for his biological father, John discovers
that the Reverend is his lost parent.
Without question,
Tabitha Wheelwright most impacts John and Owen. Owen initially admires her with
child-like infatuation. He adores her and treasures the love and attention that she
shows to him as her son’s best friend. Moreover, her death as a result of his ill-fated
foul ball changes his life course forever. John, too, is changed forever when he loses a
mother who has cared for him and loved him. Tabitha Wheelwright was the most important
person in the lives of both boys.
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