Get to know the Characters of "Paper Towns"

Major Characters

Protagonist:

Quentin Jacobsen, or "Q", is the narrator of this book. Secretly, Quentin has been secretly in love with his neighbor, Margo, since they were young. As the school years went on, they grew apart and they separated into different social groups. Quentin is a nerdy guy who hang out with the band geeks. The night Margo asks for Quentin's help, he is willing to help because he has always idolized her. When Margo mysteriously disappears the next day, Quentin is heartbroken and feels like he is the only person who actually cares about her well being. He always has thoughts about her and tries to use the secret clues to find out where Margo is.

Antagonist:

Margo Roth Spiegelman isn't the "villain" of the story, but she is in the center of conflict of this story. Margo was the most popular girl at school, she's obviously gorgeous, and has a popular jock boyfriend, Jase. She describes herself as a "paper girl". She doesn't correct people on the fact that she is actually quite a mysterious person. Margo is a very adventurous person, which is a trait she doesn't hide from people. So, it is no surprise when he disappears after the eventful night with Quentin.


Minor Characters

Ben Starling:

Ben is one of Quentin's best friends, and he is a band nerd. He acts like a ladies man, when has actually never been in a relationship with anyone before. During the course of the book, Ben develops a relationship with Lacey. Ben also helps Quentin in the search of Margo.

Radar:

Radar is another of Quentin's best friends. Radar is also a band nerd, but he is extremely tech savvy. He is an editor for a Wikipedia type of website named "Omnictionary". He also helps during the search of Margo.

Lacey Pamberton:

Lacey is or was Margo's best friend before she disappeared. Besides Quentin, Lacey is concerned about where Margo is.  She develops a relationship with Ben after they attend prom together. She tags along with the boys during the search of finding out where Margo is.

The actors that play Margo and Quentin.

 

 

Text to World:

 

The characters of "Paper Towns" have a connection to the world because sometimes, a girl will cause trouble to guys or even to her friends.