Billy Character Analysis in American Pastoral

Billy is a waiter at Vincent’s, an Italian restaurant in New York famous for its baked ziti. The Swede regularly takes Dawn and Merry to eat there, and Billy develops an instant fondness for Merry because she reminds him of his kid brother, who also stutters. The Swede continues to eat at Vincent’s even after his life falls apart in the aftermath of Merry’s crime, going there with his second wife and the children they have together.

Billy Character Timeline in American Pastoral

The timeline below shows where the character Billy appears in American Pastoral. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.

...best baked ziti, he started taking the family there once a month. A young waiter, Billy, took a liking to Merry, who reminded him of his kid brother, who also had... (full context)