In your opinion, what makes a good friend? Is it having a person that you can go to for anything? Well of course that is one of the most important qualities to have in a friend. When you think about Rowdy in the story, is he good friend? I would, personally have to say no. A good friend would never lay a finger on you. Never the less call you a horrible name. If someone was really your friend they would trust you when you say that you are going to do something and it is for your benefit. They would be an even better friend if they were there all the time for any kind of support that was needed. When Junior says that Rowdy is his best friend, i don't think that he has the knowledge or any way to know that he really isn't. In order to know just what a really friend is, you must have one.