Freak the Mighty Characters

The 12-year-old protagonist of the novel. Max is extremely tall and big for his age. For this reason, combined with his father’s terrifying reputation as “Killer Kane,” most people think Max is mean… read analysis of Max Kane

A 12-year-boy with Morquio syndrome, which means that Kevin is a dwarf, walks with crutches and leg braces, and has other health issues. Though his real name is Kevin, Max usually refers to him… read analysis of Kevin/Freak

Max’s father. Like Max, Kenny is extremely tall and wide, but unlike Max, Kenny is cruel and unfeeling—Grim refers to him as an “accident of nature.” Grim’s feelings are fueled by the fact… read analysis of Kenny (Killer) Kane

Max’s maternal grandfather, Annie’s father, and Gram’s husband. Grim is a gruff individual who, for much of the novel, regards Max with fear and possible loathing. This is because Max resembles his… read analysis of Grim

A woman who’s currently involved romantically with Iggy Lee. She was somehow involved with Kenny prior to his imprisonment. Though it’s unclear how old Loretta is, it’s likely that she was a peer of… read analysis of Loretta Lee

The terrifying leader of a biker gang in Max’s town. Max knows of Iggy Lee by reputation and he knows that Iggy isn’t someone to mess with. Iggy is a tall, hulking man with… read analysis of Iggy Lee

Freak’s mother; he often calls her “Fair Gwen of Air,” a play on Guinevere from the King Arthur legends. When Gwen was young, she was Max’s mother, Annie’s, best friend. She’s extremely… read analysis of Gwen

The local bully; Tony D. has been to juvenile court several times and he definitely carries a knife. Max suspects that he also has access to firearms. Max says that Tony D. even has sharpened… read analysis of Tony D.

Freak’s doctor. She’s short with spiky red hair and she’s very protective of her patient—but she also knows that Freak gets what he wants and that he’ll always discover the truth. Dr. Spavik recognizes… read analysis of Dr. Spivak

Freak and Max’s school principal; a stern black woman with white hair. Max is a bit afraid of her. Mrs. Addison thinks that Freak is a delight, and because of this, she allows Freak… read analysis of Mrs. Addison

Max and Freak’s English teacher. She’s a new teacher, so she doesn’t understand that Max simply doesn’t speak in class. Because of this, she tries to make Max speak—but she eventually gives up. Though… read analysis of Mrs. Donelli