Thoughts on the Colonel

The Colonel seemed like a jerk when we were first introduced to him at the beginning of the novel, if for no other reason than because he gave himself an unusual nickname. However, as the story progresses we get to know him better. His relationship with his girlfriend shows that he is not worried about the way people may judge him based on his actions. At the basketball game, the Colonel is confirmed to be certifiably insane thanks to his impressive streak of getting kicked out of games. The Colonel is an interesting contrast to the generally mild-mannered Pudge, which makes him all the more entertaining to read about.