If I had to answer just off the top of my head who is the most sympathetic character, then it would end in a tie between Tub and Frank. However, after rereading portions of the text, I believe Tub not only has sympathy for his friend Frank, but also for other people in the world. The reason I came to the initial conclusion of a tie between Frank and Tub is because of the two conversations between them in which they both share their secrets. Instead of judging their friend for their actions, both of them comfort the other person in a certain way. In the case of Frank's secret, Tub reminds Frank that "when you've got a friend it means you've always got someone on your side, no matter what." Frank returns the favor after Tub reveals his lie
