The Pact
The PactJodi Picoult
Characters in The Pact
7 characters, main characters first.Main characters
Chris Harte
An eighteen-year-old and Emily's lifelong best friend and boyfriend, charged in connection with her death.
Emily Gold
A seventeen-year-old, artistically gifted, who grew up beside Chris and whose death drives the story.
Supporting characters
Melanie Gold
Emily's mother, a librarian, who struggles to accept the account of her daughter's death.
Michael Gold
Emily's father, a veterinarian and close friend of the Hartes.
James Harte
Chris's father, an ophthalmologist concerned for the family's standing.
Gus Harte
Chris's mother and Melanie's close friend, who sets out to defend her son.
Jordan McAfee
The defense attorney who takes Chris's case.