1) Julian is a major character in the story who bullies the main character August throughout the book. He calls August rude names and asks insensitive questions about his facial differences. 2) Julian is portrayed as a static and flat character. He does not change or develop at all over the course of the story and remains a bully. The author provides little background or depth to Julian's character. 3) Key events involving Julian include him giving August a rude tour on his first day of school and getting punched in the mouth by Jack for calling August a "freak".