Deadline Rudy Analysis

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In Deadline by Chris Crutcher, Rudy McCoy runs away from his problems rather than dealing with them. Rudy McCoy is known to the citizens of Trout as the town drunk. But what they are unaware of is the cause of Rudy’s alcoholism. Rudy is a child molester who uses alcohol in attempt to diminish his lust for kids. Rudy describes his situation to Ben, saying “[...] through heavy doses of painkillers [...] and alcohol, I [can] blunt my desires. I’ve stayed drunk and f***ed up ever since” (Crutcher 210). Rudy relies on drugs and alcohol to solve his problems rather than getting the help that he needs. This is a poor decision because the drinking is detrimental to Rudy’s health and it is only a temporary solution to his problem, which is his attraction

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