I Am the Messenger

I Am the Messenger

by

Markus Zusak

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Leigh Character Analysis

Leigh is Ed’s older sister. She moved out on her own, unlike Katherine, but now is married and has children as well. She also lives in the city. Like Katherine, her success in having a family and moving to the city contrasts with Ed’s lonely single life in their hometown.
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Leigh Character Timeline in I Am the Messenger

The timeline below shows where the character Leigh appears in I Am the Messenger. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
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...from liver failure. Ed’s brother, Tommy, is in college in the city. His two sisters, Leigh and Katherine, have also moved to the city, leaving Ed the only sibling still in... (full context)