Homer Wells is a fictional character from the novel "The Cider House Rules" by John Irving. He is an orphan raised in a Maine orphanage run by Dr. Wilbur Larch, who is both a physician and an abortionist. Throughout the story, Homer struggles with his identity and moral beliefs, particularly regarding the practice of abortion. As he grows up, Homer becomes a skilled and compassionate individual, but he grapples with the expectations placed upon him. His journey takes him beyond the orphanage, where he encounters various characters and experiences that challenge his views on life, love, and responsibility.