Similarities Between Max And Kevin

At first, Max didn’t have any friends; he was just felt alone and had nothing to do. But then, Kevin comes along and everything changes. Max and Kevin start talking and soon they become “Freak the mighty.” Kevin is Max’s brain and Max is Kevin’s legs. As the story continues, Max and Kevin became closer and closer. The two also start going on “quests” to help others while pretending they are knights. Near the end of the story,

Kevin has many qualities, but one that stands out is his cleverness. His cleverness comes in handy in difficult situations. For example, Kevin gets bullied by Tony D. because of his physical appearance. “Blade goes ‘Hey what?’and he moves right in front of Freak. ‘ Want to say that again little freak man?’ Freak says, ‘Cretin. C-R-E-T-I-N. Defined as someone who suffers from mental deficiency.”’ (Philbrick 31). Kevins cleverness protects him and Max from bullying because Kevin uses complex language to stand up for Max. Even though Tony D. is much bigger than Kevin, Kevin shows that his

These characters are quite the same in the book and the movie. In the beginning Max is bullied and is kind of an outkast. Freak/Kevin came to his new school, but he was bullied because he was Smarter and

Throughout the novel, Freak the Mighty, author Rodman Philbrick brings the two main characters, Max and Kevin nicknamed “Freak”, together through friendship between two completely different people. The two friends friendship made both Kevin and Max stronger in their own ways; whether it be Max and his self confidence or Kevin with his size. The friendship they had changed both the main characters and others around them for the better in the end. Friendship also taught them how to treat one another whether it be in the case of Max and his dad, Killer Kane, or Freak the Mighty and Loretta, a side character in the novel. Max and Kevin’s friendship made both of them stronger and taught them and everyone around new and important lessons.

Although both men were similar in many ways the outcomes they faced were very different. One a rhode scholar,and the other incarcerated for life, and no parole. Due to what obstacles they faced,and the twist and turns they encountered,Made them what they are today.

From reading “True Notebooks”, I chose to write about Kevin Jackson, while reading I was able to observe his personality. He is calm, likeable, and easy going once he opens up. At juvenile hall he minds his own business and is a messenger. Also he wants become a chef once he is out and likes to help out in the kitchen at juvenile hall. Kevin is well liked by authority figures such as Mark, Janet, and Mr. Sill. Growing up, Kevin did not have a positive childhood. In fact, his childhood was shocking and most likely this has affected his behavior. When Kevin was nine years old he experienced traumatizing event, both of his parents dying in a car accident. When he was in elementary school he had a hard time coping with his event. After experiencing

“One name, two fates,” that what the author of the Other Wes Moore stated on the cover of his book. Two boys that were born in the same neighborhood in Baltimore, and had a difficult childhood since they both grew up fatherless. The coincidence was that the two boys were called Wes. They both shared a lot of similarities from living in a poor neighborhood and growing up in Baltimore street corners with their squads. However, their futures were completely different as one achieved the impossible and the other was a convicted murderer serving a life sentence.

The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates by Wes Moore is a novel about two kids who happen to grow up with the same name of Wes Moore. Surprisingly, both boys had many similarities between each other. Not only did they both have the same name, they were both raised without fathers, and they were born in the same neighborhood only streets apart in Baltimore. They grew up with the same kind of background and surroundings but had different households and futures. In the novel, Wes Moore is talking about how different him and the Other Wes have ended up living and he says “I realized how difficult it is to separate the two.

Without them he would simply be wandering aimlessly in the forest. It was very important for Kevin

The development of these traits could he attributed to the unexpected conflicts faced during the war. His present character could be compared to his past character. For instance, Marsden reveals that Kevin was a conceited and narcissistic figure; "He was known for having a big ego and he like to take credit for everything" (pg. 14) Contrary to the egotistic Kevin, during the war when Corrie was painfully shot, he catered for her despite the insistence from his other companions to leave and run; Eg. "Corrie's my mate and I'm not going to dump her and run. It has to be me or Ellie because we're the only drivers, and Ellie, if you don't mind, I want to do it." ( pg.

Friendships can be positive or negative. A good friend is supportive, kind and trustworthy. However, a negative friendship can cause a bad influence and habits. Finny and Gene have many qualities that combine to create a terrible friendship. They are not supportive of each others decisions and are very envious of the others abilities. Throughout the novel, Gene’s friendship with Finny becomes unhealthy and detrimental.

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“Success doesn’t come to you, you have to go to it”, through my life from my childhood to this early adulthood, I underwent through many challenges and consequences as well as accomplishes and failure in my life. For example, learning the new language in a different country. To illustrate, adopted the new culture and community on the land of America. Namely, In the age of between thirteen to fifteen, I managed to lose weight and put myself into a weight training course. I have done all of these because I want to accomplish my ambition and show my parents that I could actually do better than what they thought of me.

Is change always a good thing? Byron and Kenny both change a lot in the book but, who changed the most? Byron had the biggest change. He was mean in the beginning of the book, in the middle he was helpful to Kenny, and at the end he became caring toward his family. Now, where should I begin?

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