The narrator and protagonist. Grows up in Montana learning fly fishing and strict morals from his minister father. Attends Dartmouth, returns to fall in love with Jessie Burns. Struggles with his brother Paul's self-destructive lifestyle, ultimately accepting a Chicago job but staying for love. Witnesses Paul's death and later reflects on his family's tragedies and the lesson of unconditional love.
Two brothers with different life paths and personalities
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