Bowers' Gang

The Bowers Gang is a gang of hooligans who terrorize children in the city of Derry, led by Henry Bowers, who has all the makings of a future killer. Henry Bowers - Personality. Aggressive, impulsive, cruel, prone to domination and oppression of others. Disregards social norms, prone to aggression and violence, feels no guilt, and lacks empathy. Origin. He grew up in a family with an abusive father, Oscar "Butch" Bowers, a bear who encouraged his son's violent tendencies and instilled racist attitudes in him. Henry's mother (a cat) left the family due to her husband's alcoholism. Patrick Hockstetter is a tall, thin, dark-haired man with a manic smile. He is a snow leopard. He is Henry Bowers' right-hand man and his best friend. He is also a deranged and almost psychotic person. Victor Criss – Victor, also known as Vic, is a friend and associate of the delinquent Henry Bowers, a member of his gang. He is considered Bowers' "right-hand man," but does not always approve of his violent actions, although he hesitates to openly contradict him. Psychologists note that Victor is a conformist, compliant person who does not independently display cruelty, but rather acts under the influence of the group. His dependence on the group and inability to make independent decisions lead him to engage in violent behavior. Belch Huggins - Belch is a high school student from Derry, Maine, and one of Henry Bowers and Victor Criss's closest friends. He acts as the gang's "muscle," helping to bully the other kids. Personality: Simple-minded, a follower, prone to imitation, and lacking independent initiative. His cruelty is only expressed within the group.