Theo and Andy's Friendship

The Goldfinch

The bond between Theo and Andy, from childhood to Andy's death.

increasing

Bearing strength in each event

decreasing

Meeting in Elementary School Meeting in Elementary School from "The Goldfinch". Two Geeks Skipped a Grade Both are skipped ahead. They become friends because they are both bullied.

Meeting in Elementary School from "The Goldfinch". Two Geeks Skipped a Grade Both are skipped ahead. They become friends because they are both bullied.

Two Geeks Skipped a Grade Both are skipped ahead. They become friends because they are both bullied. Shared Interests They play chess, watch movies, and talk about science fiction. Andy is brilliant. Loyalty Theo defends Andy from bullies. Andy is grateful.

Theo Stays with Barbours Theo Stays with Barbours from "The Goldfinch". A Refuge Sharing a Room Andy shares his room with Theo. They stay up late talking. Support Andy is a quiet presence. He doesn't pry but is there for Theo.

Theo Stays with Barbours from "The Goldfinch". A Refuge Sharing a Room Andy shares his room with Theo. They stay up late talking. Support Andy is a quiet presence. He doesn't pry but is there for Theo.

A Refuge Sharing a Room Andy shares his room with Theo. They stay up late talking. Support Andy is a quiet presence. He doesn't pry but is there for Theo. Growing Apart After Theo leaves for Las Vegas, they lose touch. Theo regrets it.

Andy's Death Andy's Death from "The Goldfinch". The News Platt Tells Theo Platt runs into Theo and tells him Andy drowned. Theo is devastated. Guilt Theo feels guilty for not staying in touch.

Andy's Death from "The Goldfinch". The News Platt Tells Theo Platt runs into Theo and tells him Andy drowned. Theo is devastated. Guilt Theo feels guilty for not staying in touch.

The News Platt Tells Theo Platt runs into Theo and tells him Andy drowned. Theo is devastated. Guilt Theo feels guilty for not staying in touch. He mourns his lost friend. Memory Theo remembers Andy's kindness. He visits Mrs. Barbour to honor Andy's memory.

Childhood

After mother's death

Years later