Brett Kinkade
Brett Michael Kinkade
Brett Kinkade is the popular theater geek who gets straight A’s and is president of the student council at Benedictine Catholic High School in Loudonville, NY
He is the son of affluent parentage and like most of his classmates, has attended Catholic School since kindergarten.
Mental characteristics
Gender Identity
Brett always considered himself straight because of his strict, Catholic upbringing and didn't understand why the idea of dating a girl didn't excite or arouse him. In fact, the more a girl showed interest in him, the sicker he felt and wanted nothing to do with her. With the help of one of his best friends, Priyanka Ramesh, Brett comes to terms with his sexuality and admits for the first time that he is gay.
Sexuality
Brett always had an unusual fascination with Jameson Argyle and several other guys, but he doesn’t realize his fascination with boys is sexual attraction that means he is gay until a Spin the Bottle encounter with Jameson Argyle at one of Samantha Briggs's infamous gatherings awakens his sexuality and changes his world forever.
Education
Brett is a straight-A high school student.
Intellectual Characteristics
Having learned the importance of obedience through the modeled example of his Benedictine teachers, he is unwilling to rock the boat or stand up for himself until he realizes the only way he can survive and be happy is to fully accept himself for who he is, despite what the Church, the students teachers at school, and his parents might think.
Morality & Philosophy
Through his upbringing, Brett has learned and applied Catholic Christian values, morals, and philosophy.
Taboos
Brett believes being gay is one of the worst things he can be based on how his parents have raised him.
Personality Characteristics
Personality Quirks
Brett has a medium-length fuse. When he gets angry, it takes him a while to calm down. Usually lifting weights or some kind of exercise relieves his anger.
Social
Contacts & Relations
Brett is best friends with Priyanka Ramesh.
Brett is also best friends with Diego Martinez.
His other friends at Benedictine Catholic High School include Annabelle St. Hilare, Samantha Briggs, Jameson Argyle, Meghan Turcotte, Sarah Henley, Chris Khoury, and Elijah Glickstein.
Family Ties
Paul and Jennifer Kinkade are conservative Catholics who attend Saint Peter-Damian Abbey Church and send their only son Brett Kinkade to Benedictine Catholic High School in Loudonville, NY.
Paul and Jennifer subscribe to traditional Roman Catholic values who maintain a close eye on their son and encourage him to pursue holiness in all things. As such, he is only allowed to socialize with friends they have personally vetted. Also, Brett may engage in approved extracurricular activities that will not endanger his immortal soul. The Kinkades confine their social circles to church-going folks. They are a very polite and proud family.
At Saint Peter-Damien, Paul holds the position of Parish Council President and takes his responsibilities seriously—to the point where his reputation has become the foremost priority of his mind, even over his family. Jennifer maintains the peace and lets her husband do as he will.
Religious Views
Roman Catholic
Social Aptitude
Brett is an extroverted introvert. As much as he loves hanging out with his friends Diego Martinez and Priyanka Ramesh, he enjoys playing video games with Zach Higgins. Brett tends to be quiet in a new group until he is comfortable, lending to others perceiving him as shy.
Show spoiler
In Book 4, Colors of You, Brett eastablishes the Benedictine High Inclusivity Club. He quickly discovers that establishing an Inclusivity Club in a conservative Catholic high school requires careful planning, communication, and a commitment to finding common ground between the values of inclusivity and the school's religious identity. He learns that it's crucial to engage in open conversations with stakeholders to address concerns and promote understanding among all members of the school community.
Hobbies & Pets
Brett possesses a natural talent for acting and drama, a skill he discovered during a mandatory drama class at Benedictine High. Despite the conservative environment, his performances are marked by a captivating authenticity that transcends societal expectations.
Relationships
Wealth & Financial state
Brett is the son of affluent parents.
Current Location
Ethnicity
Year of Birth
1999
17 Years old
Birthplace
Albany, NY
Spouses
Siblings
Children
Current Residence
Loudonville, NY
Gender
A cisgender gay male.
Presentation
Masculine
Eyes
Brown
Hair
Brown
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
White
Height
5'10"
Weight
160, Lanky
Aligned Organization
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