Dwayne Hoover

Dwayne Hoover is a fictional character from Kurt Vonnegut's novel "Bluebeard" and also appears in "Breakfast of Champions." He is a successful but mentally troubled car dealership owner in Midland City. Hoover becomes increasingly unstable after reading a book that he interprets as revealing the meaning of life. This triggers a psychotic breakdown, leading him to believe that everyone around him is a robot, except for one particular character. Hoover embodies themes of mental illness, existentialism, and the impact of art and literature on individuals, making him a significant figure in Vonnegut’s exploration of American culture.