Character Analysis Of Brad Callahan In 'The Only Game'

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Brad Callahan is the antagonist of The Only Game by Mike Lupica because Brad Callahan’s death stole away all the joy in Jack, Brad Callahan’s younger brother, life.
Brad Callahan is the antagonist of The Only Game by Mike Lupica because Jack Callahan feels responsible for his brother, Brad Callahan’s, death because Jack Callahan never told his parents that Brad Callahan intended to go dirt bike riding even though Brad Callahan told Jack Callahan not to tell Brad and Jack Callahan’s parents.
Brad Callahan is the antagonist of The Only Game by Mike Lupica because Jack Callahan loved Brad Callahan so much that Jack Callahan couldn’t let his brother, Brad Callahan pass away. Brad Callahan’s death lead to Jack Callahan’s depression and saying

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