Tomorrow, When the War Began

by

John Marsden

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Tomorrow, When the War Began Characters

Ellie

Homer and Corrie’s best friend, Lee’s crush, and the protagonist of Tomorrow, When the War Began. Ellie organizes the original camping trip to Hell before the war, and she convinces all her… read analysis of Ellie

Homer

Ellie’s close friend, Fiona’s crush, and a member of the original group who goes camping in Hell before the war. Homer lives just down the street from Ellie, and since Ellie doesn’t have… read analysis of Homer

Lee

Ellie’s crush and a member of the original group who goes camping in Hell before the war begins. Corrie is surprised when Ellie wants to invite Lee on their camping trip, since he isn’t… read analysis of Lee

Fiona

One of Ellie’s friends and a member of the original group who goes camping together in Hell before the war breaks out. Fiona is not a rural kid like Ellie or Homer, and… read analysis of Fiona

The Hermit / Bertram Christie

A man who local Australian legend claims lived alone in the remote bush that Ellie and her friends know as Hell. According to legend, the Hermit killed his wife and family in cold blood… read analysis of The Hermit / Bertram Christie
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Robyn

Ellie’s friend and a member of the original group who goes camping in Hell prior to the war. Robyn is described as the responsible one in their group of friends. She does well in… read analysis of Robyn

Kevin

A member of Ellie’s group of friends and Corrie’s boyfriend. Kevin doesn’t want to go camping in Hell in the first place and would rather stay home and go to the Commemoration Day… read analysis of Kevin

Corrie

Ellie’s closest friend, Kevin’s girlfriend, and a member of the original group who goes camping in Hell prior to the war. Ellie and Corrie have been best friends for their entire lives, and… read analysis of Corrie

Chris

One of Ellie’s friends. Ellie and the others invite Chris on their initial camping trip to Hell, but he isn’t able to go because his parents are going overseas, and he has to… read analysis of Chris

Mr. Clement

A local dentist in the fictional town where Ellie and the others live in rural Australia. Mr. Clement and his family also manage to evade the invading soldiers that take over Australia, and he isn’t… read analysis of Mr. Clement