E. coli is short for Escherichia coli -- bacteria (germs) that cause severe cramps and diarrhea. E. coli is a leading cause of bloody diarrhea.. coli is short for Escherichia coli -- bacteria (germs) that cause severe cramps and diarrhea. E. coli is a leading cause of bloody diarrhea.
Dean Moriarty. Dean, the Western hero of the story, is both a pedophile and sexual icon, hero and potential drug addict, criminal and holy guru. Dean is the incredibly flawed hero of the story who abandons those who love him and feel no remorse at his poor judgment and actions. Dean's life is a confused mess.
Ricky Hobbs. Richard Dean Hobbs was one of six neighborhood children who participated in the torture of Sylvia Marie Likens in 1965 while she was staying at the Baniszewski residence in which Gertrude Baniszewski and her seven children would abuse the poor girl everyday.