The novel strives to determine who Arthur Less is. By the end of the novel, who has a better comprehension of the answer: the audience, the narrator, or Less himself?

Freddy’s role as narrator is not revealed until the final chapter. How does Freddy’s point of view influence the narrative? How does his portrayal of Less affect the reader’s perception of his character?

Carlos is introduced as Arthur’s enemy. How is this enmity portrayed in the novel? Is Carlos an antagonist?