The Dreamer (Indonesian: Sang Pemimpi) is the second novel in the tetralogy Laskar Pelangi by Andrea Hirata published by Bentang Pusaka in July 2006. In this novel, Hirata explores the relationship of friendship and brotherhood between Ikal and Arai. Synopsis In The Dreamer, it is about life in the days of high school. The three main characters are Ikal, Arai and Jimbron. Ikal is the alter-ego of Andrea Hirata while Arai is a distant relative of an orphan called "Simpai Keramat" as he is the last family member who is still alive and eventually became the foster brother of Ikal. Jimbron is an orphan who is obsessed with horses and stutter when he's enthusiastic about something or when he is nervous. All three are intertwined in the story of friendship from childhood until they go to school in SMA Negeri Manggar (SMA means 'Sekolah Menengah Atas', equal to high school in English. The school’s name basically means The State High School of Manggar.), the first high school in the eastern Belitung. Attended school in the mornings and worked as a worker in the early morning fishing port, from their addiction of erotic movies in theaters and finally discovered by their religious teacher, the love story of Jimbron and Arai, Jimbron's farewell with Ikal and Arai who will study in Jakarta that makes them to separate but will still meet each other in France. Independently living separately from their parents with the background of poor economic conditions but with a big goal that if viewed from the background of their lives, is simply a dream. Figures Main Figures Ikal : A poor villager's child, Arai's best friend and distant relative in the same time. He is a very good sprinter in high school as he showed the skill when he was chased by Mr. Mustar. Arai : The central figure in this book. He became a foster brother to Ikal when he was in grade 3 when his father (the only remaining family member) died. Someone who can see the beauty behind something, very optimistic and always see the positive of a negative. Arai is the figure that is so spontaneous and witty, though there is nothing in this world that would make him sad and discouraged. Jimbron : An orphan who was raised by a Catholic priest named Geovanny. The large, baby-faced lad is very naïve. Horses are his obsession