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Nancy Crabbe
Bennie Reid is a boy who goes to school with Paul. He is a fellow outcast with an interest in catching butterflies. He and Paul often ride their bikes to school together and briefly form a friendship. However, before long, they only spend time together when their parents force them to on weekends. Ultimately, Bennie grows bitter toward Paul after Paul joins Rough Stuff and becomes friendly with Jimmy, Bennie’s bully.
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Bennie Reid Character Timeline in Maestro
The timeline below shows where the character Bennie Reid appears in Maestro. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Chapter 1: Darwin, 1967
At school, Paul befriends Bennie Reid, a fellow outsider who recently moved to Darwin. Bennie, an awkward but kind boy,...
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Chapter 3: 1968
...with Scotty, Jimmy, and Reggie becomes more integrated. However, Jimmy’s bullying behavior continues, particularly toward Bennie, who remains a frequent target. Bennie, unlike most of Jimmy’s victims, refuses to back down....
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