Whirligig Analysis

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In this coming of age novel whirligig, by Paul Fleischman, Brent has to go through a lot of changes in his life after being rejected, embarrassed in front of everyone, desperate and having no one to talk to. One night like a nightmare,killing someone,brent now has to search for forgiveness around the four corner of US. Brent,the novel protagonist,is a dynamic character because his life experiences had lead to a change in his identity. The task of making four whirligigs and putting them around,to put a smile on others,changing four people's life.It teaches the reader a lesson about how one wrong step can lead to a big mistake.

Brent a tall,shy,skinny boy with blond hair who just want to fit in with others.His parents didn't really care about him,he barely has friends and he likes his girl who rejects him. In the beginning brent is desperate and he don’t really care about anything,he just wants to be how others are. He is perhaps a little self-conscious, but he knows that he has to appear confident and sophisticated if he wants to impress..To …show more content…

For brent losing his cool there would be like suicide.The party changed everything for brent,worst …show more content…

”He had no desire to revive that life.It had all been crumpled in the crash.he no longer gave thoughts to his clothes.He was an outcast,part of no,and no longer had anyone to impress.” He becomes more mature and self-satisfied. He is also able to obtain

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