Who is the lump in the book Holes by Louis Sachar?

Answer 1

In "Holes" by Louis Sachar, the character referred to as "the Lump" is actually named "the Warden," who oversees the juvenile detention center where the main characters are sent to dig holes. The Warden is a mysterious and menacing figure, driven by her obsession with finding a hidden treasure linked to the history of the area. Her ruthless nature and authoritarian control create a tense environment for the boys at Camp Green Lake. However, the term "the Lump" is not commonly used in the book; it may be a misunderstanding or a misreference to another character.