Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close
Extremely Loud and Incredibly CloseJonathan Safran Foer
Characters in Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close
5 characters, main characters first.Main characters
Oskar Schell
A nine-year-old boy on a quest to find the lock that fits a mysterious key left by his father, who died on 9/11.
Supporting characters
Oskar's Father
Oskar's deceased father, whose death on 9/11 and the mysterious key he left behind drive Oskar's journey.
Oskar's Grandfather
A character who communicates with Oskar through written notes and shares a deep connection with him, also affected by loss.
Oskar's Grandmother
Oskar's grandmother, who lives in the same building and provides a source of comfort and stability for him.