Will Lightcap is the older brother of Henry. Will is a farmer in Stump Creek, the birthplace of Henry, and is idolized by his younger brother. Throughout his life, Will was the pride of his father and his mother. A good student, a good leader, and a loving son, Will consistently pleased his parents and showed responsibility in life. He served voluntarily in the military, and upon his return home, he married. Following the death of his father, Will and his wife inherit the family farm, and Will is able to do what he loves the most, which is working off the land. Will is balding now, with a slight paunch to his stomach, but he is still a powerful figure. It is clear throughout the novel that to Henry, Will is a father figure and a role model. Henry seeks Will whenever his life is going out of control, or when he needs someone to turn to. In the last of his days, it is Will he seeks out instead of the friends and women who have sustained him for years. Clearly, Will represents to Henry a stable force that can help him through his final days.
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