has no direction in life when he is first introduced in the novel. He has a casual approach

to life and cares more about himself than anyone or anything else. After "The Day",

however, Randy learns to care more about the well-being of the community and becomes

a selfless hero. This is shown through his realization of the problem at hand, his

take-charge attitude, and the growing love for his new "family".

In the novel, Randy is one of the first characters to realize after "The Day", the

only way to survive is to discard his casual approach to life and totally reinvent himself.

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Approximate Word count = 463
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)