Lev’s oldest brother; he’s 28. He’s the only person to make a fuss at Lev’s going-away party and implies that tithing is a cruel practice. For this, Lev’s parents disown him. Months later, when Lev extricates himself from the clappers, he learns that Marcus is the only one willing to act as a guardian after Lev’s failed tithing—Lev’s fall from grace, in the eyes of their parents.
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Marcus Character Timeline in Unwind
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Chapter 3
...soon. His family members give toasts. They bring out the cake and Lev’s oldest brother, Marcus, rises to make a toast. Marcus came from across the country to attend, but he’s...
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The next morning, Lev eats breakfast with all his family members except for Marcus. He takes care to not spill on his white clothes. The goodbyes are drawn-out until...
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Chapter 68
...parents wouldn’t take custody of Lev, so he’s technically a ward of the state, but Marcus is petitioning for guardianship. Lev realizes that his parents disowned Marcus too. He asks Pastor...
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