Protagonist. A young Christian Brother known as Brother Sebastian works at a strict Catholic borstal in Northern Ireland. After his father's death leaves him a small inheritance, he defies his vow of poverty and the institution's harsh regime to secretly kidnap Owen Kane. Fleeing to London, he struggles to care for the epileptic boy, ultimately drowning him in the sea as a mercy killing he frames as a baptism before attempting suicide.
Michael's dual identity as a religious brother and a secular man drives his internal conflict and eventual rebellion.
A hierarchical religious employment relationship where Benedict holds institutional authority over Michael.
Michael assumes a paternal role, providing Owen with freedom and emotional care outside the institutional system.
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