Maxwell Kane is one of the main characters in Freak the Mighty. the author, Rodman Philbrick, describes Maxwell Kane as very tall, big, and not that smart. In addition, Maxwell Kane is very brave and caring. In the novel, the author reveals that Maxwell Kane is brave when he states, "I almost lose it right there, taking that first step, because it's a gunky pond and the mud is really oozy and deep and it sucks right up to my knees. But I'm so scared of getting cut by Tony D., so scared he might bite me with those wicked teeth, I just keep going" (Philbrick 37). This shows that Maxwell was very brave by going into the dangerous mud just to save Freak and him without knowing what will happen. furthermore, the author shows that Maxwell Kane is caring when he states, "There are so many people crowded around, all he can see are feet and knees, and people are lifting their little kids up to see that fireworks explode like hot pink flowers in the sky, and so I just sort of reach down without thinking and pick up Freak and set him on my shoulders" (Philbrick 32). This is because Maxwell cared about Freak, so he did this kind action by lifting up Freak on his shoulder so he could see the fireworks. Based on the character's behavior and actions in this novel, you can clearly see that Maxwell Kane is very brave and caring.