Henry Boyd is Suzanne’s father and Melinda’s grandfather. He is strict and has an explosive temper. When Marv attempts to meet Melinda, Henry assaults him. Both Ed and Marv demonstrate their courage by standing up to Henry. Ed can recognize that despite Henry’s faults, he is also suffering, which reveals the empathy Ed has developed throughout the novel. Suzanne eventually runs away from Henry, taking Melinda with her.
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Henry Boyd Character Timeline in I Am the Messenger
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8 of Hearts: Each to Each
A few moments later, Marv comes flying out the door. Henry Boyd, Suzanne’s father, is beating Marv as he scrambles across the lawn. Ed gets out...
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...the ground. He looks up and sees Suzanne standing in the doorway with the child. Henry shouts at Suzanne to go back inside and Suzanne disappears. Henry says Marv disgraced their...
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