Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Enhanced Edition characters

Appears from the start

A boy beginning middle school who records the year in a journal his mother bought for him. Greg is intensely aware of popularity and assumes future success is inevitable, but his shortcuts and self-centered plans repeatedly expose the difference between how he sees himself and how he treats other people.

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Greg's best friend and neighbor, a cheerful boy who still enjoys activities Greg considers childish. Rowley is trusting, loyal, and less anxious about status, qualities that often make him more popular than Greg despite Greg's attempts to manage their friendship.

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Greg's older brother, a teenage drummer who enjoys misleading and frightening him. Rodrick uses his age and confidence to dominate their arguments and keeps Greg wary of what embarrassing information he may reveal.

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Greg's much younger brother, who receives generous treatment from their parents. Greg believes Manny's age allows him to create trouble without facing the consequences expected of his older brothers.

Also known as Mom

Appears from the start

Greg's mother, who gives him the journal and encourages reading, honesty, family participation, and constructive activities. Her efforts to guide Greg often conflict with his concern for appearances.

Also known as Dad

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Greg's father, who wants his sons to spend less time with video games and behave with greater discipline. He is easily frustrated by household disorder and Rodrick's loud band practices.

Appears from the start

An eccentric and unpopular boy from Greg's neighborhood. Greg sometimes seeks him out when other companionship is unavailable, then becomes uncomfortable with Fregley's intense behavior and weak sense of boundaries.

First appears in chapter 2

A confident classmate who remembers earlier conflicts with Greg and readily challenges him during school activities.

Appears from the start

One of Greg's classmates, whom Greg places within his constantly changing assessment of the middle-school social order.

First appears in chapter 3

Greg's physical-education teacher, who organizes the school wrestling unit by weight. His practical approach quickly tests Greg's belief that watching professional wrestling has prepared him to compete.