Ray has been the narrator's best friend for over 10 years since they were classmates in school. Ray comes from a respectable family and was one of the best students. He is bright, punctual, respectful, and understands things quickly. Ray keeps up with current affairs and discusses important issues with the narrator each day. Though at times he can be direct, Ray is also impartial, broad-minded, tolerant, and cooperative. The narrator could not ask for a better friend than Ray, who motivates them to become a better person and shares a bond of brotherhood with them.