Protagonist who searches for a lake monster, names it Herman Melville, attempts to expose corporate pollution, disguises the creature to protect it, gets it captured, feels guilty, and orchestrates a daring rescue during the Valentine's Day dance to prioritize saving the monster over winning Patti's affection.
Skeeter is Doug's closest friend and most consistent partner throughout the crisis.
Doug and Skeeter search Lucky Duck Lake together, protect Herman Melville, and later cooperate in the rescue and release plan.
Doug's feelings for Patti are a major emotional pressure in the story.
Doug tries to apologize to Patti for missing their meeting, and later prioritizes saving Herman Melville over winning Patti back.
Guy's opportunism repeatedly undermines Doug's efforts.
Doug tells Guy about the polluted lake, but Guy notifies Bluff and later publishes an article falsely claiming that the monster attacked students.
Doug becomes the creature's principal human protector.
Doug hides Herman Melville, disguises him as an exchange student, and ultimately gives up his chance with Patti to save him.
Roger's failed scheme unintentionally creates the distraction needed for Doug's rescue.
Roger hires nerds to create a monster robot, and the robot later distracts everyone at the dance while Doug and Skeeter rescue Herman Melville.
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