The Worst Class Trip Ever

Wyatt Palmer is the protagonist and narrator of The Worst Class Trip Ever. At the beginning of the story, he is in eighth grade at Culver Middle School and lives in Miami with his family. Wyatt’s mother is Cuban, and he describes her as being loud and opinionated. He is especially afraid of getting into trouble because of her fiery reactions. As he admits, “Basically she said she was going to kill me and ground me and take away my Xbox for the next three hundred years” (31). By contrast, his father is depicted as more easy-going. Wyatt’s sister, Taylor, only briefly appears in the novel.

Wyatt is best friends with Matt and has a crush on Suzana Delgado. However, Wyatt describes himself as being short, nerdy, and unpopular, often comparing himself negatively to Suzana’s taller, French boyfriend. Wyatt’s narrative voice is characterized by his humorous tone, overly dramatic descriptions, and self-deprecation. Wyatt is generally more sensible than Matt and often tries to argue against his most reckless ideas. However, Wyatt gives in and eventually adopts Matt’s belief in conspiracy theories, and this dynamic highlights the effects of peer pressure and develops the recurring theme of