Kenn is a friend of several characters in A Swift and Subtle Light, including Hope, the main character. Below is some of his information.
Name: Kenn Merdra
Grades: 11th - 12th
Age: 16 - 17
Birthday: June 24
Hair Color: Dark Blonde
Eye Color: Light Brown
Height: 5'7"
Favorite Classical Piece: "Waltz No.4" by Brahms (Currently Playing) Special Item: Orb of Water Philosophy: "We have to keep trying, even if we don't succeed." Level Of Optimism (10 being the most optimistic): 4 - See full chart Kenn Merdra is one of the chosen. He, along with five others, form a group called the Six. Each memeber has a magical Orb that has been passed down for generations - Kenn has the Orb of Water - which can be used to fight an ever-present evil. He's rather old compared to the others when he learns of his destiny, but it nonetheless affects him greatly. Kenn had always had a hard time keeping up his optimism after experiencing so much sorrow in his lifetime. After traveling every day to a brutal and vicious world of pain begins to take his toll, he looks to his friends for support... And ends up helping them. Kenn has an almost neutral view on the World of Evil, helping the main character, Hope, to remain steadfast during her darkest times. He believes that, fail or succeed, they must fulfill their duty and at least attempt to save Earth from the impending doom. Kenn's trust that they will succeed is very changeable, but his persistence and eternal kindness to the others never changes. His quiet strength is truly remarkable. Kenn draws a lot of his strength from Kira, the exceptionally kind and optimistic girl who holds the Orb of Light. Kira soon makes it her goal to help him remain happy, even though he often falls into periods of deep sadness. Throughout the course of the novel, Kenn proves to be another piece of the puzzle, helping Hope, the main character, to find herself. His nearly-neutral beliefs are another part of the puzzle that Hope attempts ceaselessly to solve. Fail or succeed, Kenn continues to fight... Back to the character profile page...
Special Item: Orb of Water
Philosophy: "We have to keep trying, even if we don't succeed."
Level Of Optimism (10 being the most optimistic): 4 - See full chart
And ends up helping them. Kenn has an almost neutral view on the World of Evil, helping the main character, Hope, to remain steadfast during her darkest times. He believes that, fail or succeed, they must fulfill their duty and at least attempt to save Earth from the impending doom. Kenn's trust that they will succeed is very changeable, but his persistence and eternal kindness to the others never changes. His quiet strength is truly remarkable.
Kenn draws a lot of his strength from Kira, the exceptionally kind and optimistic girl who holds the Orb of Light. Kira soon makes it her goal to help him remain happy, even though he often falls into periods of deep sadness.
Throughout the course of the novel, Kenn proves to be another piece of the puzzle, helping Hope, the main character, to find herself. His nearly-neutral beliefs are another part of the puzzle that Hope attempts ceaselessly to solve. Fail or succeed, Kenn continues to fight...
