Throughout the novel, Freak The Mighty, author Rodman Philbrick create a conflict for the two main characters, Max and Freak. If Maxwell had judged Freak by his appearance, they wouldn’t, most likely, become best friends. Perhaps if Max did not judge Loretta Lee, the supposed antagonist, by her disheveled appearance, Max might have realized that Loretta wasn’t a “bad guy”. Finally, if The Fair Gwen had not judged Max, Freak and Max would not have become friends. In an attempt to escape Killer Kane, the characters learn that one should not judge a person by their appearance. If Maxwell had judged Freak by his appearance, the two wouldn’t most likely, not be best friends. On page 7, the narrator, Max, states, “... because the next thing I notice is this crippled-up yellow-haired midget kid strutting around…” (Philbrick 7). This shows that Max thinks that Freak is powerful and won’t let anyone put him down. If Max would have thought that Freak was …show more content…
Throughout the novel, Loretta is perceived as the antagonist however Max learns later on that Loretta is actually one of the protagonists. On page 65 Max states, “... this scrawny, yellow haired woman with small, hard eyes and blurry lips. She’s smoking this cigarette and squinting at us and making a face” (Philbrick 65). This shows that Max was judging Loretta by her appearance and not what she feels emotionally. If Loretta had not called Freak and Max names, then perhaps Max and Freak would have seen a different side of Loretta. On page 126 Loretta states, “‘The plan is Iggy keeps him busy while I get you loose, now isn’t that a good plan? There’s enough cops up there to start a war, we’ll be safe enough we get out of this godforsaken place”’ (Philbrick 126). This shows that Loretta is trying to help Max escape from KIller Kane. It also shows that Loretta is not a
Max and Freak relationship is very good. They both like each other and our good friends.Frea thinks of Max as his legs, so he can walk. Max thinks of Freak as his Brain, so he can think and be smart. It’s almost like they
An example of their adventures is when Kevin mouths at Tony D. and his gang, defending Max and himself; after of which he discovers that Max could not have fought Tony and incredulously questions, “You mean you couldn’t take him and I was giving him lip?” (31). Kevin’s words reveal his trust in Max. He incited Tony, believing Max would be able to protect the both of them. The boys’ next conflict, an encounter with Iggy, the head of a troublemaking motorcycle gang, and Loretta, his wife, show Max’s concern for Kevin and his wanting to keep Kevin safe: “I feel real bad for Freak because he hated it when people try to rub his head for luck, but I don’t say a word, I just run us home, thumping the short way back around the pond, and my big feet never trip me up because I’m on automatic, I’m this running machine” (72). Max is very attuned and sensitive to Kevin’s feelings, an important quality in a friendship. Also, his desire to protect Kevin and keep him away from Iggy and Loretta prevent his clumsiness from impeding his speedy progress to home. The conflicts Freak the Mighty encounter prove the boys’ undeniable teamwork and
In O’Brien’s story “The Things They Carried”, Jimmy Cross thinks the death of his comrades, Ted Lavender is his fault but it’s not. Jimmy Cross was only 22 year old too young to be First Lieutenant. Jimmy Cross’s obsession with Martha reading and a daydreaming about her letters. In which Jimmy Cross’s mind could escape from the ugliness of the war. In Vietnam War, being a strong leader over the troop is impossible the war’s mission are undefined. Ted Lavender’s death was a great tragedy of the Vietnam War, and not the fault of Jimmy Cross.
The book, Heat written by Mike Lupica, is a novel about a young boy named Michael Arroyo who faces many difficulties throughout the book, all for his right to play his beloved game of baseball. Michael lives with his dad, Papi, and his brother, Carlos. They are all Cubans who came to the United States for a better chance to follow their dreams. Papi always encourages Michael to play baseball and he always has high hopes for Michael’s career in baseball. It is right to believe in Michael so much because later he fulfills his father's dream for him. After Papi dies of heart failure, Michael still continues Papi dream for him, to be the Little League Champion. Throughout the book Michael meets two characters who have significant impacts on him,
In the book Geek Love by Katherine Dunn, there are many Strong and powerful characters. There are a few females in the book that are powerful in their own way and some are not so much. Olympia, Elly and Iphy are the females that interest me to write about. The three females are siblings. These three individuals have different roles in the book. They grow up in a family travel carnival. They all have different personalities. Each individual has a different way that show they are powerful women or eventually have some power.
The play God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza begins with a simple set-up, four parents from different social classes coming together to discuss a dispute between their sons. As the play continues we see the characters slowly becoming less polite and civil as they start yelling at each other, getting piss drunk, and everyone’s favourite, vomiting. Throughout the play these characters are constantly being tested and judged. When Veronica and Michael attempt to show off their material possessions to the Raleighs they are given a metaphorical slap to the face as they physically ruin what the Novaks hold dear to them. In return the Novaks judge the Raleighs on their sense of righteousness and responsibility, the Raleighs social standing allowing them
Christopher Johnson McCandless, the main character in the book “Into the Wild,” had made a lot of friends even though he did not like people. Wayne Westerberg was one of Chris’s friends who he met in a bar. Chris also befriended a girl named Jan Burre. Another person who befriended Chris was a guy named Ronald Franz,
The play “A Raisin in the Sun” by Lorraine Hansberry has many interesting characters. In my opinion, the most fascinating character is Ruth because of her many emotions and captivating personality. She goes through extreme emotions in the play such as happiness, sadness, anger, stress, and confusion. Ruth is very independent, firm, kind, witty, and loving.
Freire believes that “those who espouse the cause of liberation are themselves surrounded and influenced by the climate which generates the banking concept, and often do not perceive its true significance or its dehumanizing power” (79). Max does not realize the effects of his power, and while trying to build all these clubs up, he suppresses the people who are in them. However, all this begins to change once Max begins to communicate and reflect on what others say to him. When Max is flying his kite, Margaret enters the scene when she lands her toy airplane near Max and Dirk. Margaret then says that Max has been a jerk to her, and then leaves. Prior to this encounter, Max dropped out of school and became a recluse, but after Margaret enlightened him about his behavior, Max became his former self and made a list of people who would be interested in a newly-formed kite club. Margaret was finally able to speak her mind and in doing so, she altered the teacher-student paradigm by having an open discussion with Max, as opposed to being told what to do. This reversal is an enlightening experience for Max because now he realizes that to become a better person, open communication is a necessary construct. From this point forward, Max will begin to reminisce Freire’s idea of an ideal student who switches his position on authority to one of open and free-flowing
Much work goes into musical , as was the case in “Catch Me If You Can”,which La Joya Middle School drama had the pleasure of watching on January 15, put on by El Diamante High School. The musical was directed by John Sorber and Michael Tackett. This amazing production included many talented actors such as Maverik Dakota Raven starring as Frank Abagnale Jr., Kiley Hoffman playing Brenda Strong, and Jonathan Johns as Carl Hanratty. This incredible play carried a strong lesson. As was seen the protagonist ran from his problems and pretended to be someone who he wasn't. The plot of this story showed us that we can't run from our problems, for that only worsens the situation and is a snowball for our problems.
James Patterson shows why you should think about what would be good in your mind for yourself many times in the story. An example of how individual thinking is the main idea of the story is when Max saves a girl she has never seen before from a group of boys. “The bigger kids were boys. The smaller kid in the middle was a girl… “Max wants to go be Supergirl. defender of the weak”. ”(61 - 62). In this scene, Max decides to help out a girl
For an instance, Lorraine tells us that John would be "the last person on earth" (2).Another difference is that John has a much greater amount of confidence compared to Lorraine.John uses his intelligence, good looks, and charm to manipulate people.Lorraine describes John "extremely handsome" (2), and John immodestly agrees: "Like Lorraine told you, I really am very handsome and I do have fabulous eyes".John also believes strongly about his future dream of being an actor even tough his parents are against it.On the other hand, Lorraine’s self-confidence seems to be ruined.Her mother's constantly makes harsh criticisms, such as: "You're not a pretty girl, Lorraine" (2). According to John, The way her old lady talks you'd think Lorraine needed internal plastic surgery and seventeen body braces, but if you ask me, all she needs is a little confidence. Lorraine, in fact, is afraid of her mother who frequently verbally abuses her and even slaps her. In conclusion Lorraine and John in many ways have tremendous dissimilar
Before going to Alaska, Chris McCandless had failed to communicate with his family while on his journey; I believe this was Chris’s biggest mistake. Chris spent time with people in different parts of the nation while hitchhiking, most of them whom figured out that McCandless kept a part of him “hidden”. In chapter three, it was stated that Chris stayed with a man named Wayne Westerberg in South Dakota. Although Westerberg was not seen too often throughout the story, nevertheless he was an important character. Introducing himself as Alex, McCandless was in Westerberg’s company for quite some time: sometimes for a few days, other times for several weeks. Westerberg first realized the truth about Chris when he discovered his tax papers, which stated that “McCandless’s real name was Chris, not Alex.” Wayne further on claims that it was obvious that “something wasn’t right between him and his family” (Krakauer 18). Further in the book, Westerberg concluded with the fact that Chris had not spoken to his family “for all that time, treating them like dirt” (Krakauer 64). Westerberg concluded with the fact that during the time he spent with Chris, McCandless neither mentioned his
AP English Literature and Composition MAJOR WORKS DATA SHEET Title: A Raisin In the Sun Author: Lorraine Hansberry Date of Publication: 1951 Genre: Realistic Drama Biographical Information about the Author Lorraine Hansberry was born in Chicago on May 19, 1930. She grew up as the youngest in her family. Her mother was a teacher and her father was a real estate broker.
She’s wearing this ratty old bathrobe and she’s smoking this cigarette and squinting at us making a face.” If we were to judge solely on her appearance, we might assume that she was very poor. In fact, when we first see her, “ She’s wearing this ratty old bathrobe.” This shows that she is indeed poor because if she had money she would be able to purchase herself another bathrobe instead of using a ratty old one. Loretta first actions were, “ Iggy,” she says out o the side of her mouth,” come here and tell me is the circus in town or what?” This shows that Loretta could be mean or maybe rude in the beginning. However, later we see her, “It ain’t right ,” she whispers.” Keeping your own kd tied up, it ain’t right.He ain’t the man I thought I remembered, that’s for sure. Loretta goes, “ The plan is, Iggy keeps him busy while I get you Loose, now isn’t that a good plan?” This refutes our initial judgement because Loretta was helping Max get out of tied up ropes around him. She was willing to save hima at the risk of being