Thaddius

Thaddius seems to live in the moment rather than thinking much about the future. Unlike Rose, who has grown up isolated, or Rodney, who seeks acceptance, Thaddius is focused on freedom, excitement, and doing whatever he wants. He resists authority and rarely shows vulnerability, using sarcasm and attitude as a shield. Beneath his rough exterior, however, he appears to be a teenager struggling to find where he belongs.

Thaddius lives with his mother, Kathleen, and his brother Rodney. Before moving to the island, they lived on the mainland. When Kathleen begins a relationship with Jack Slavin and moves in with him, Thaddius is forced into a new living situation that he does not fully embrace.

Thaddius is a slim teenage boy with messy dark brown hair, pale skin, and sharp facial features. He usually carries a tough, disinterested expression and has a casual, slightly unkempt style that reflects his rebellious nature. His body language is often relaxed but confrontational, making him seem unpredictable and intimidating at times

Rebellious and defiant
Confident and aggressive
Impulsive and reckless
Often insensitive to others' feelings
Curious about Rose and attracted to her
Represents the outside world invading Rose's isolated life
He likes to collect snakes and has a box with a snake under his bed.

Thaddius is the rebellious teenage son of Kathleen, who moves with his family onto the isolated island where Rose and her father, Jack, live. Unlike his quieter brother Rodney, Thaddius is rude, impulsive, and often confrontational. His arrival disrupts the fragile balance of the household and adds tension to the already complicated family dynamics.