Mark Garner is a character in "Among the Hidden," a novel by Margaret Peterson Haddix. He is the younger brother of the protagonist, Luke Garner, and plays a supportive role in the story. Mark is a "third" child in a society where having more than two children is illegal, which adds to the tension and danger faced by the Garner family. His relationship with Luke highlights themes of family loyalty and the struggles of living in a dystopian society.
Lukes last name is Garner
In the book "Among the Hidden," Luke has two brothers named Mark and Matthew. They are also part of the Garner family and play significant roles in Luke's story.
Mathew and mark
Mark Garner was born in 1969.
Luke Garner - protagonist; Matthew and Mark Garner - Luke's legal brothers; Mr. & Mrs. Garner - Luke's parents; Jen Talbot - foil to Luke; Mr. & Mrs. Talbot - Jen's parents; Carlos - another third child; "The Government" - the entity that makes the laws in the society; Population Police - government agent who enforce the laws of "The Government"
"Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix is told from the point of view of the protagonist, Luke Garner, a third child who must hide his existence due to a strict population control law.
Luke, Mark, Mattew, Jen, Mother, and Father
Luke Garner is sensitive,kind,obedient,mature,responsible, and trustworthy. Hope this helped! :)
Garner
Do not read this if you haven't read the book. The rising action in Among the Hidden is when Luke finds Jen, another shadow child. Then, he finds out that her dad works for the population police. Her dad gives Luke a fake I.D. so he can go out into the public.
In "Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix, the main character, Luke Garner, lives in a society where families are only allowed to have two children. His neighbors include the Talbots, who have two boys, and the Burrows, who also have two children. Luke interacts primarily with Jen Talbot, a third child like himself, who becomes a pivotal character in his life. The story explores themes of oppression and the quest for freedom among these hidden children.
Among the Hidden was created on 1998-03-01.