Similarities Between Max And Kevin In Rodman Philbrick's Freak The Mighty

Scott changed the most because he went from being really shy at the beginning and then he got tougher and stopped the people that were bullying him. During the year this other kid named Vernon was bullying him since Scott got to the high school.

Tough Scouts “Scouts Honor” by Avi is a realistic fiction about three boy scouts named Max, Horse, and the narrator. All of these boy scouts struggle with being tough. In the beginning, the narrator decides that he doesn't want to be the same Boy Scout rank anymore. To rank up he needs to go camping which he agrees to and his friends Horse and Max are boy scouts that also want to rank up so they join to. Soon, they leave all with deep fear of the trip because they all struggle with being tough but won't admit they do struggle with being tough.

Without any prior knowledge, one is able to assume that Max is angry about the parental situation and his mother’s absence in his life. She tries to give Max the attention he craves, but has to juggle her work and dating life. During one argument, Max’s mother attempts to keep him calm, but fails to do so as he bites her and yells, “I’LL EAT YOU UP!” while retreating to his room. This phrase alone brings out Max’s starvation, not for food, but for the attention he needs as a young

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

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

“ so what's wrong with you.” i found this picture of gassy. In Dr. martinez's office. I am not the leader for nothing. I mean, i'm the oldest, smart, strong, fast and determined. I’m the decision maker. (33) Max know she is the leader and is the one to make the calls but she might not want to be the leader all the time. As seen above these are just some of the reasons that max does not know that family is the most important thing in life. In the middle of the book max starts to learn that family is the most important thing in life because it motivates you to do things for them.

They become a team against bullies. Throughout this story, they learn the value of teamwork. Kevin and Max are two outcasts that form a team. An example of this is when Tony D. and his gang chase Max and Kevin and they work as a team to get away.

For instance, Max had comforted Dallas after his encounter with his father during a football game. Dallas' father was intoxicated and did not believe Dallas was very good at anything. To comfort Dallas, Max brought him over to his apartment to eat, play games, and watch shows. This is how Max showed his care for Dallas. In addition, Ally, Max's younger sister, was very upset when her favourite squirrel, Peanut, died due to poisoning. In order to make her happy again, Max told her a white lie. He tells her how he saw Peanut escaped the poison and lived in a forest now. Max demonstrates his love for his sister this way. Finally, after the death of Max's former student, Tyler Wilkens, Karenna was self-loathing and crying. This was because of how his death was caused by the vaccination she gave him. Max tried to make her feel better even though he felt uncomfortable and was not sure how to help. By doing this, Max shows how caring he is. These examples show the amount empathy in the novel which demonstrates the positivity in

And he stopped thinking of Germany, or hardly ever thought of it,” now that he had Jaci he was able to fully commit himself to Brazil instead of only partially. Max also represses his vulnerability, he tries to ignore his mother's personality, but constantly finds himself being drawn to people like her. For example, his landlady's daughter, who is shy, just like his mother. She doesn't try to hide her quiet side, thus showing Max that it’s ok to be quiet. The Jewish merchant showed Max that being vulnerable isn't the worst thing to be.

those two events is that they both possess some sort of conflict between two teenagers

Max not having the role of the savior, challenges that men require not generally prevail as defender, but rather can feel satisfied and make commitments in other positive

Max and Kevin first met each other at a day care, at the time they did not become friends. Later Kevin moved in by Max and they became best friends. They go on adventure and each of them benefits eachother in different ways. Max is big and strong, while freak is small and intelligent. Them helping each other is almost what they do through out the whole book.

Although all three characters applied critical thinking to an extent, I feel that Max was the one that put the most effort into. Max’s objective was to date Polly because she has the characteristics of what Max thinks that a lawyer’s wife should have. However, the issue was that she was missing one of the traits, intelligence. After addressing his purpose and objectives, Max identified the issue and came up with a plan to address the issue. Max proceeded with his plan and thought Polly logic and false analogies in his attempt to improve his intelligence. Although well executed, Max’s attempt failed to reach his objective, which was to go steady with Polly.

However, Max does not want to listen to her all the time, her mother makes to see a cruel reality that he has to understand that he cannot do whatever he wants.

Mrs. Cordell stated her initial reason for wanting Max is because she loves him and he is her grandson. Mrs. Cordell stated she does not want her grandson to be placed in foster care away from the family when she can care for him. Mrs. Cordell stated her son Anthony called her with the situation and she packed up and moved to Temple to care for Max. Mrs. Cordell stated she wants Max to grow up with his family and be around the family as he grows up. Mrs. Cordell stated she will do whatever it takes to get Max back with his family. Mrs. Cordell stated the mother Melissa is currently in jail and Anthony is not living in the home until CPS says he can move back to the home. Mrs. Cordell stated she will provide for Max and protect him from Melissa