Protagonist of the franchise. A deeply flawed, alcoholic thief who poses as a department store Santa. In the first film, he undergoes significant moral growth after bonding with Thurman, briefly recovering from his addictions. In the sequel, he relapses into criminal behavior but remains the emotional and narrative core of the story.
Willie functions as the narrative anchor and primary focus of the story.
Both operate within the same charity institution, maintaining a professional distance.
Dorfman serves as the primary security obstacle and antagonist to Willie's criminal activities.
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