At the beginning of “Salvation”, Langston Hughes, the narrator, is an ordinary, honest boy who learns from his experiences but succumbs to immense personal pressure. As the main character, Langston is round and develops throughout this short story. He never refuses to go to church, showing that he is not only obedient but also a devout Christian. He acts realistically throughout the special meeting for children. At first, he tries to avoid jumping on the bandwagon by truthfully staying on the bench. Slowly and gradually, the number of children on the bench dwindles down, leaving only himself on the bench. The last straw is Langston’s aunt begging and crying at this knees. Under immense pressure, like anyone else in his situation, Langston
