Jeff Billings
Jeff is Robert’s older brother, a former model student and athlete who never appears directly in the main action.
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Who they are in the book
Spoiler-freeJeff is Robert’s older brother, a former model student and athlete who never appears directly in the main action. His reputation has shaped how teachers and students see Robert and contributes to Robert’s belief that he cannot succeed as himself. The Wave offers Robert a new identity outside that comparison.
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