Coding by Candlelight: Analysis (Part 2)

Diving deeper into the story - AI image by NightCafé

Read the first part of the story analysis here:

There are three main characters in my “first love” triangle:

• Clooney, nerdy teenage semi-virgin

• Erin, fellow teenager

• Chandra, teacher

… and Frank, another teenager.

To be perfectly Frank

The character of Frank was a bit of fun. He seems to be the only one doing any actual hands-on computer coding and Erin’s leadership skills are put to the test to restrain his hackerish tendencies.

He’s a possible alternate sexual partner but - spoiler alert - that doesn’t come off. He provides mild tension and someone for both Clooney and Erin to bounce conversation off as we the reader learn of the background and emotional landscape.

I had a lot of fun with Frank, to be honest:

“Oh boy! Look who is going to be our tutor!” Clooney said. This might turn out to be the best Easter coding camp ever.

“Mrs C. Parvati,” Frank read out, mispronouncing it Par-vaity. “So?”

“Parwa-tea,” Clooney automatically corrected. “I h…