The Immense Importance of Tiny Cooper Emily Berry 11th Grade

In the novel, Will Grayson, Will Grayson, by David Levithan and John Green, there are many significant characters. In some novels this becomes confusing, however in Will Grayson, Will Grayson, each character is introduced in a memorable way, and plays an important role in the novel overall. One of the more prominent characters in the novel is Tiny Cooper. Tiny is introduced on the first page of the novel, and is a part of almost every chapter along the way. He begins as a funny, quirky sidekick, but smoothly develops into a deep, interesting character who the reader comes to love. Overall, Tiny is a round character who plays a significant role in the novel. This is shown through his relationship with Will, his friendship with Grayson, and his noteworthy role in the development of the plot.

To begin, Tiny is immensely important in the life of Will. When Will finds out that the boy he was in love with never truly existed, his world comes crashing down around him. This is the same night he meets Tiny. They walk around Chicago and sit in Millennium Park together, and Tiny makes Will feel less hopeless. “a good part of my life has been erased, and i have no desire to fill in the new space. leave it empty, i say. just let me die....