He worships Biff and does anything for him. In Willy's flashbacks, he is a nerd, and Willy forces him to give Biff test answers. Charley offers Willy a job many times during visits to his office, yet Willy declines every time, even after he loses his job as a salesman. Willy is envious of him because his son is more successful than Willy's. He pities Willy and frequently lends him money and comes over to play cards with him, although Willy often treats him poorly.