Pudge (Miles Halter)

Pudge, whose real name is Miles Halter, is a character from John Green’s novel "Looking for Alaska." He is a thoughtful, introspective teenage boy who seeks meaning and adventure beyond his mundane suburban life. Pudge is known for his fascination with last words of historical figures and his desire to find “the great perhaps,” symbolizing a quest for purpose. He enters a boarding school, where he forms meaningful relationships and faces complex emotional challenges. His personality combines curiosity, vulnerability, and a search for identity, making him a relatable and introspective character navigating the transitional phase of adolescence.