In this short radio play, “The Hitchhiker” there is a mysterious guy that keeps showing up wherever Adams goes. I believe Adams died and has now turned to a ghost and the hitchhiker is a sprit following his death. One reason I believe this, is because at the beginning of the radio play, Adams starts his journey to California. He crosses the Brooklyn Bridge and sees a mysterious man, also known as the hitchhiker. Adams is immediately distracted by this figure. Adams swerves to avoid hitting this man, and continues his trip. Fletcher writes, "...and if I haven't swerved, I'd have hit him." Sense he swerved that could have easily led to a car accident and cause Adams to die. Another reason I believe the hitchhiker is just a spirit and is following
