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Jake: I know that Caroline, but you need to let me explain. I have had a rough week – I’ve been filling out college applications, trying to figure out how I can afford a car and school is buggin’ me. I didn’t mean any of the stuff that I said, I just snapped. I love you and I need you.

In the novel, Freak and Max become like brothers by how they act toward one another as if they are family. Freak states, ‘“We are Freak the Mighty, that’s who we are. We’re nine feet tall, in case you have not noticed’”(Philbrick 40). That statement shows that Freak and Max have a strong bond and they are proud of being friends. Then, Max says, ‘“I swear on the dictionary if Freak ever tries to eat Chop Suey again, I’ll dump it on his head or something”’(Philbrick 87). That statement proves to the reader that Max cares for Freak and will do whatever it takes to protect him. Finally, Max says

Jake, on the other hand, is young and inexperienced. Near the beginning of the case, Jake says to Carl

Max was a great friend to Kevin, but something that made him stand out was his caring heart to Kevin. One example was when freak chocked on the chop suey. “ something is wrong. He can’t talk… then I’m running to

He had to survive all alone with his mother during the most difficult time and place, Nazi Germany during World War 2. ‘’All my life, I’ve been scared of men standing over me. I suppose my first standover man was my father, but he vanished before I could remember him’’(224-225) Having a controlling male figure his entire life made him a very submissive person. Though there was a negative outcome to it like him having to live all alone with his mother, the positive outcome was that it helped him to shape his character. He found the courage to escape Stuttgart and travel to Molching with the help of his friend Walter Kugler. He gave Max a copy of Mein Kampf with a key hidden inside. With that one key, Max would be able to do something he would’ve never thought of doing, finding

But Max realizes something's wrong, Freak hasn't come back so, when Max visited freak at the hospital, the doctor tells him he's dead, “It was a lie isn't it?” and “you were telling him that so he wouldn't be scared.” How this event connects to the theme of friendship makes you stronger, and how friendship is a big part of this book, well in this event in the book you can tell how max is very upset and starts throwing a fit, cause freaks not there, that's how much Max really cared about Freak. Wouldn't you be sad if your best friend

After some time, Max discloses that he has been involved in multiple sexual relationships and says he “can get in any woman’s pants.” He also brags that he is smarter than anyone in the group, regardless of the fact that one person has a PhD in

Jake is a loving and protective person. There was a occasion where Jake, his girlfriend, Lauren,

and says, “Thanks coach. I sure will.” Jake also thanks coach and the boys walk out of the office feeling like they just won the lottery.

Max had just rescued one of the tire people who was left to die by the refinery peoples. The victim (Nathan) decided to make a deal to return him back to his people and Max will get fuel

Jake: I hadn’t seen you all day, I’d missed you and I just wanted to hear your voice.

the teachers understand Max. On Christmas, Freak gave Max his dictionary. In the book, they also

Instead of just moving on, Jake made a big mistake and made it personal. "Looks like some of you forgot to switch on your 'Sense of Humor' emulators...not mentioning any names, but..." holding his hand to the side of his mouth he spelled, "A-N-D-R-O-I-D." A few more laughs, a lot of murmuring, but the boos are winning.

He knows now that he wants to life, and be ‘free’. However, it is too late for that but he still discusses that with Max when he enters his cell for the last time. Towards the end of their conversation, Bigger tells Max “I’m all right, Mr. Max, Just go and tell Ma I was all right and not to worry none, see? Tell her I was all right and wasn’t crying none…” (Wright 429).

and Max’s background are dangerous, a special bond between the two is developed. This is made