I'm reading Under the Dome by Stephen King and one thing I noticed right off the bat is the large amount of characters and how each of them deal with the main conflict-and other smaller ones. Obviously, the main conflict in the novel is the mysterious, giant dome that seemed to have popped out of no where covering the town. The reader is introduced to the conflict within the first couple pages along with a handful of characters to remember. Each character is unique, which I love, and seems important in some way to the overall plot. The main characters seem to be Barbie (Dale Barbra), Julia, Big Jim and the rest of the selectmen, and Junior. During the time the dome came down, we learned about everyone who died from driving/crashing a plane into it, and any unfortunate farmer who was on the town border(there was decapitations and such).
Like I said, each character deals with the main conflict in different ways. Big Jim manipulates people to keep control over the town with the dome still separating Chester's Mill from the rest of the world. Barbie, a fry cook and army veteran recently promoted to colonial because of the dome, genuinely has everyone's best interest at heart. Julia, a small town reporter, also has everyone's best interest and tries to keep the town informed about events happening regarding the dome. Junior, Big Jim's son, only cares about himself and that nobody finds out about his recent murders. Chief Randolph is loyal to Big Jim and pretty much does whatever he says- good or bad. Overall, the side characters want to get out of the dome and are mainly concerned for their own safety.
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