Nothing but Net

Todd has taken a step closer to entering manhood, and the knife has taken a step of having less power in his eyes. When Aaron is telling Todd to kill him, Viola takes the knife and kills him, “And gravity takes his body and he slumps sideways. Away from the pulpit. And over the edge. And disappears under the wall of water. Taking the knife with him” (Ness, 463). As soon as the knife and Aaron hit the ground, all of Todd’s superiority and power is lost and he becomes a man. Todd has humbled himself and that is the real definition of a man, and Todd has to learn that.

“Will you shut the fuck up? This place is loud enough without you going on and on,” I yelled. His eyes focused on me for the first time and they softened slightly. I got this funny feeling in the pit of my stomach as his unusually dark eyes stared into mine. I stood, I just couldn't deal with this right now. “Thanks, Zarra, but I need to get away from all this.” I made a beeline for the door.

Keating forces him to create a poem on the spot in front of the class, although he is well-aware of Todd’s resistance to speak in front of others, after he write a poem on his own as requested. Mr. Keating questions Todd and installs him with a sense of confidence in his own abilities, “Mr. Anderson thinks that everything inside of him is worthless and embarrassing. Isn't that right, Todd? Isn't that your worst fear? Well, I think you're wrong. I think you have something inside of you that is worth a great deal”. Mr. Keating teaches Todd to think freely for himself and that these thoughts and opinions he has are valued. In the end, Todd becomes self-reliant, confident in himself and his ideas and beliefs. He does not conform to society and distinguishes himself amongst the rest, maintaining his own voice, and he overcomes his previous shy and isolated self, becoming a leader, when introduced to these ideas of individualism and

Jesse scrambled up the steps and held his hand. “This better be a candy house,” Jesse said shaking like a leaf. They stood with their candy bags out as they heard loud thudding footsteps.

Tom’s lower lip trembled. “It’s my fault,” he whispered, his eyes shiny with tears. “I was so young, and I didn't know how to stop...”

Seconds later, Booker’s tranquil face came into view and he managed a tense smile. “Sorry,” he mumbled, his cheeks flaming with embarrassment. He felt like a fool because he knew both Booker and Levine were trying to help him, but he was struggling to control the fear that was steadily rising, making it difficult for him to breathe.

He looked up at me as I tried to reassure him that he was going to be okay. “Help is on the way.” I could feel the fear in his eyes.

“That’s the thing, Todd, you don’t swerve around it, you find a different road. Just because your adopted doesn’t mean you don’t have heritage. You have to dig deeper, Todd.”

“Hey, we are going to find him. Shay will be back soon and he will be able to find him, I promise.” Bender smiled at me, but it looked so forced that it almost made me feel worst.

II. Todd impressed me by after he made a mistake he fixed it even if he would be made fun of.Todd went the wrong way when he decided to block out Eva but soon realized that he needed her and because their friendship was so big and that’s all that matters. For example“I came to see her and who cares who knows any more?” That shows how much Todd has changed over the book in the beginning he didn’t want to be seen with her because he was embarrassed but at the end of the book he didn't care what other people think she is his friend.Throughout the story Todd couldn’t get Eva out of his head because he started thinking about all the good times they had together.In addition he started thing about when they were playing with his mouse and Eva said “Try a sunflower seed” and his mouse came out.They had many times like that that’s because they were best

“There… There were wildebeest… and he tried to… save me. I didn’t mean for it to happen,” he said crying as I embraced him.

“I’m sorry,”” Charlie said, pulling Elliott closer to her, “I didn’t realize we were missing.”

“What?! Oh, no way, man, Coach will murder me for just telling him,” Todd called as Jared left him standing alone. “Ah man,” he heard Todd say, as he threw down the rest of his egg roll.

“So do you guys need help?” You placed your hand on Aiden's, rubbing it lightly

“No, I don't want to not be friends over this Todd!It’s not worth it.” Kevin pleaded.