A cynical fellow student at Nickel who contrasts with Elwood's idealism. He survives the escape attempt, delivers news of Elwood's death to Hattie, assumes Elwood's identity to build a new life, and eventually testifies about the academy's crimes.
Their friendship develops within the academy's abusive environment.
Elwood bonds with Turner after arriving at Nickel Academy.
Spencer's authority also controls Turner's daily life and freedom.
Turner is confined within Nickel Academy, an institution run by Spencer.
Turner becomes the person who confirms Elwood's fate to his family.
After escaping, Turner reaches Tallahassee and delivers the news of Elwood's death to Hattie.
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