Characters: Light

Because there are so many different characters in the book, Light, by Michael Grant, it is so hard to pick just one to describe. The book follows multiple different story lines, showing many growths in characterization. It is sometimes hard to remember who's who in such a situation. For instance, two very similar characters, Brianna and Brittney, are on opposite sides of the conflict, but have very similar personalities. Both are young girls trying to survive in the FAYZ, with their extraordinary powers. The two girls hate each other with a deep passion, and end up nearly killing each other. The one thing about Brittney that stands out is that she is not always herself. She has an 'alter-ego' in a sense, named Drake, only that Drake was once a real person too. Due to radioactive issues from a nuclear power plant, the two were fused together and switch realities periodically. Neither of them enjoy the switching because hey cant control it, and it always seems to come at the worst times; in a battle while talking or doing something else important. Brianna often says she hates Drake even more than Brittney because Drake is crueler. He serves Gaia as a warrior, whereas Brittney serves as a messenger. The relationship between these three characters has been growing throughout the book and will continue to grow.