Similarities Between Will Grayson And Davithan

In the novel Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green and David Levithan, the authors use indirect characterization to help the reader understand the different layers to Tiny Cooper. The story revolves around two characters named Will Grayson who are both different in various ways. One is isolated from others, battling depression, and constantly fighting with his mother who raised him alone while the other has a good relationship with others, pessimist about love, purposefully fades in the background of life, and has a nice support system. The latter is accompanied by a best friend, who is everything he is not, named Tiny Cooper. Tiny is loud, constantly “in love”, gay, and always trying to steal the spotlight. Their friendship is healthy for both characters as they balance each …show more content…
For instance, in the text, the authors write, “Tiny is like some gigantic sponge soaking up the pain of lost love everywhere he goes” (Green and Levithan 127). This thought from the main character gives readers insight to Cooper’s personality. A very sensitive side to the always joking Tiny is shown. His knowledge on heartbreak allows him to be empathetic and kind and help out the crestfallen Will. He is often portrayed as vain and only cares about his own issues. However, Tiny sheds this side of him as he shows his more compassionate nature when he sees aspects of himself in the other Will Grayson. Both dealt with men who broke their hearts and so Tiny finds himself feeling safe and sympathizes with him. Not only does Tiny offers advice, but he then proceeds to cheering him up by taking him all over Chicago. This selflessly action preeminently supports Tiny’s more compassionate side. This is contrary to prior characterization. In the past, Tiny Cooper has mocked other for their feelings. He often is characterized as a good guy but who is oblivious to other’s emotions as the narrator sees him as slightly