Doey the Doughman is a complex character in Poppy Playtime Chapter 4, created from three different boys merged into one entity through Experiment 1322. As a shape-shifting being made of Play-Doh, Doey can transform his body while always leaving traces of himself behind.

The three personalities that make up Doey are:

Matthew Hallard (1322C)

• 15-year-old orphan
• Natural leader figure
• Deeply empathetic
• Carries guilt from a family accident
• Supervised by Stella Greyber during transformation

Kevin Barnes (1322B)

• Gifted at Game Station
• Excellent reflexes and mental fortitude
• Aggressive behavior issues
• Distrustful of authority
• The most dominant personality

Jack (1322A)

• Youngest of the three
• Added last to complete the experiment
• Fell into a dough mixer during a factory visit
• Most emotional and gentle personality
• Parents were later killed by Doey (while Kevin was in control)

Initially appearing as an ally helping The Player and protecting orphans in Safe Haven, Doey's complex nature emerges through the story. While capable of great kindness, the trauma experienced by all three personalities—particularly during the Safe Haven attack—leads to Kevin's aggressive personality becoming dominant, ultimately transforming Doey into an antagonist.

The character represents one of Poppy Playtime's most tragic stories, highlighting themes of loss, trauma, and the moral ambiguity present throughout the game's narrative.

Doey's ability to shapeshift makes him a unique entity in Playtime, though this power comes at the cost of his slowly deteriorating form, similar to Frosty the Snowman's melting nature. His presence throughout the prison sector is marked by traces of dough, a reminder of his fractured existence.

The character's transformation from protector to antagonist is driven by the collective trauma of all three personalities, with Kevin's rage ultimately overwhelming Matthew's leadership and Jack's gentleness. This internal struggle makes Doey one of the most complex and sympathetic characters in the Poppy Playtime series.

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