The author allowed Maniac to make many relationships with the characters, and by doing this, the plot was affected. One relationship Maniac made was with Amanda. Amanda affected the plot because it was a turning point in Maniac’s life. Another relationship Maniac made with a character is Grayson. This affected the plot because it allowed Maniac to find out how it feels to have a Father Figure. Thirdly, Maniac made a relationship with Hester and Lester. This affected the plot because it taught Maniac how to help and care for younger ones, which helped him in the end. The author allowed Maniac to make many relationships Amanda, Grayson, and Hester and Lester and these relationships affected the plot.