Zit Character Transformation

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Have you ever thought that in order to have a growth mindset, you need to go through difficile and tragic situations in life? This is what happens to the main character Zits, as he transfers into different characters in the novel Flight by Alexie Sherman. In the nub of the novel, Zits begins to experience character transformations that will change him forever. He learns something new about his identity, as he finds himself trapped in the body of different people. Each character in the novel has contributed to his growth into becoming more mature, by allowing him to develop his perspectives and reflect on his own ideology. These character transformations force Zits to change and extend his ideas about shame, justice, and forgiveness.

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