Jack Dunne (played by Henry Winkler) is a protagonist in Heroes.
Amnesiac Vietnam veteran suffering from severe PTSD who escapes a mental ward to start a worm farm in California. He travels across America, races stock cars, and seeks out his former war buddies. After reliving battlefield trauma upon learning of a friend's death, he eventually comes to terms with reality with Carol's support. Carol Bell (played by Sally Field) is a protagonist in Heroes.
A woman uncertain about her impending wedding who meets Jack at a bus station. She travels with him across the country, reflecting on her engagement. She assists Jack in his quest, rescues him during a bar fight, and provides the compassion that helps him confront his past trauma. Ken Boyd (played by Harrison Ford) appears in Heroes.
A stock car racer and one of Jack's war buddies. He runs an incomplete rabbit-raising venture intended for worm farming. After Jack races in his car and finishes third, Boyd gives the vehicle to Jack and Carol to continue their journey.
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Characters
Jack Dunne
(played by Henry Winkler) — protagonist
Amnesiac Vietnam veteran suffering from severe PTSD who escapes a mental ward to start a worm farm in California. He travels across America, races stock cars, and seeks out his former war buddies. Aft...
Carol Bell
(played by Sally Field) — protagonist
A woman uncertain about her impending wedding who meets Jack at a bus station. She travels with him across the country, reflecting on her engagement. She assists Jack in his quest, rescues him during...
Ken Boyd
(played by Harrison Ford) — supporting
A stock car racer and one of Jack's war buddies. He runs an incomplete rabbit-raising venture intended for worm farming. After Jack races in his car and finishes third, Boyd gives the vehicle to Jack...
Key Relationships
Carol Bell → Ken Boyd
(Social Mutual Acquaintance)
Jack Dunne → Ken Boyd
(Alliance Ally & Car Donor)
Jack Dunne → Carol Bell
(Alliance Travel Companions)
Story Analysis
A Vietnam veteran's road trip to confront PTSD and find purpose through human connection.
