The Importance Of Friendship In Freak The Mighty Max And Kevin

Even though they are drastically different, both are essential to each other. Together, Max and Freak were unvanquishable. They were Freak the Mighty. The novel, Freak the Mighty is a heartwarming novel about two best friends, Max and Freak. They go on quests to retrieve the memories of the past

and Kevin become friends, even though they are almost complete opposites. They learn from each other through their relationship, especially Max, who learned how to read and write through Kevin’s deep knowledge of books. Connecting and creating bonds with other people are important tools to

Then one day Freak talked to him which was the beginning of a huge friendship, which was his calling. After they had a huge friendship, Freak teaches him how to use a dictionary, and also teaches him all the stuff they did at school. After the friendship gets closer and closer Maxwell understands what the problem is with Freak, which was that he could not walk since he was handicap. So, then Maxwell carries him around on his shoulder and Freak for the first time sees how everything looks from a high point of view. When Freak finds out what Maxwell?s weakness?s were, which were, he was not smart and did not know how to do anything, he started giving him lessons every single day. As Maxwell becomes smarter and smarter by the day they were known as ?Freak the Mighty? because Maxwell would always carry Freak around. This was Maxwell?s calling to become smarter. Maxwell?s journey was to save him and his best friend Freak from the strangers that were chasing after them for no reason, he did this by using his body and using Freak?s brains. Freak controlled Maxwell by kicking him on his left foot which meant go left and kicking him on his right to go right. Maxwell?s journey was also to save himself from his dad. When Maxwell was sleeping, Killer Kane kidnapped him and told him the whole story about how he got out of jail, how he did not kill his mother, and how every one thinks that he?s a murderer. Killer Kane made Maxwell think that he was innocent

Friendships are constructed over time through the innuendo of mutual trust. Time is the only factor that gains trust and cannot be expected or granted to. There are plenty of circumstances where the absence of trust was the misnomer for failure in relationships. We can place trust at the highest point in the pyramid of morals, but how do

An example of this is on the end of page 24 to page 25 when Gwen says “SodidSusanexcusemeyourgrandmothermentionyourmomandIwerepalsthatis…untilshegotmarriedexcusemeInever…could abide thatmanIalwaysthoughthewascrazyand…scaryisitokaytosaythatyou…won’tbeoffended?” Max responded casually saying “Yeah, Gram told me,” I would probably be sad about my mom if I were Max. Another reason why I admire Max is because he is brave. He is brave because he handled the situation where his father was in his room thinking about what will happen to Grim first. I would probably be screaming and freaking out if I were Max, which would result in me being in an even worse situation. Again, proof of this is on page 100: “So this is where the geezers stuck you, huh? He whispers. “Down in the basement, out of sign, out of mind? I can’t see his face; he’s this huge shape in the room. Everything changes now, he says. It’s time I got to know my own son, who’s had his mind poisoned against me. He makes me sit up and shushes me to make sure I won’t make any noise. Making noise is the last thing I want to do, because I don’t know whether or not Grim ever brought that gun he mentioned, or what might happen to him if he tried to use

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.

This all changed when his best friend Kevin, a very intelligent, short, boy with Morquio syndrome, came around and turned Max’s life upside-down. Its funny to think that basically all Kevin, or Freak, had to do is remind Max that he is not what everyone thinks he is. The reader will also discover that after reading this book they will be able to accept other people who seem different than them.

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.

“I never had a brain until Freak came along and let me borrow his for a while...,” are the perspective words of Max, one of the main characters in Freak the Mighty. Throughout the novel, Freak the Mighty, author Rodman Philbrick creates a developing friendship for the two main characters, Max and Kevin, of whether or not the two of them can work together in life. In the novel, Freak and Max become like brothers in how they act and how much time they spend together. Kenny Kane, Max’s father, shows how not to act in a family by his actions toward others. Gwen, Freak’s mother, Freak, Max, and, Grim and Gram, Max’s grandparents, show how to act in a family by how much time they spend together and how much they care for eachother. In an attempt to be kind to one another, all of the main characters realize that family is determined more by behavior than by blood.

Throughout the novel Freak the Mighty author Rodman Philbrick creates a compelling story featuring the main characters, Maxwell “Max” Kane and Kevin Dillon, better known as Freak, who go through a journey testing their friendship and loyalty to each other against the forces of evil in life. Max has not had it easy, with his mother being murdered by his father Kenny “Killer” Kane, and he has “never had a brain” (Philbrick 1). These actions and thoughts have left him with no friends and immense grief. Freak has also had a fairly lonely life, being two feet tall with extraordinary intelligence leaving him an outcast. Even into adulthood, people like to isolate others due to appearance or behavior. Loretta Lee, a woman the boys meet on a quest and also an old friend of Kenny Kane, is a perfect example, as she is judged by her looks and the way she can act. Despite their looks or behavior, all of these characters have the best intentions and enormous hearts, and are living a quality life, proving that just because someone is different, does not mean they are not of the same worth as everyone else.

In Rodman Philbrick curious novel, Freak The Mighty two misfits learn to cope with each other. Philbrick’s use of tone and mood, displays the development of the boys character and relationship. Max and Kevin feel nerve wracked, when they are on their way to the firework show. Tony, a mischievous kid, maliciously intimidates a worried Max. Kevin confidently intimidates Tony by outwitting him. This shows that Kevin defends Max, showing him he cares. This is important because it demonstrates how Max now trust Kevin. Philbrick expresses this connection with a strong tone of fear and confidence. Later, Tony fiercely attacks Kevin and Max again. A shelfish Tony says, “Slice and Dice.” This makes Kevin fuel up with confidence. This shows that Kevin

In chapter five, Gwen invited Max for dinner, but if she had not, I don’t think Freak and Max would have become good friends. Before they were close friends, Freak came over to Max’s house, but when his mother saw Max, she grabbed Freak and ran home, as Max looked like his father who was a criminal. When he goes to Gwen’s “apology dinner” on page twenty-five, Gwen sees that he is a well-behaved kid and kind to Freak. If she had not realized who he truly was at the dinner, she probably would not have approved of the friendship, and the two would not be as close as they are now.

After reading the novel “Freak the Mighty,” we notice who the hero is. Both of these characters are keen ones in this fascinating novel. In the novel Kevin saved Max, but at the same time, Max saved Kevin. Max saved Kevin in multiple ways.

One example of when Freak and Max work together was when they were at the festival. Freak was unable to go to the fireworks, but with Max’s protection he was able to go. Not only was Max his protection, Freak was able to see the fireworks when Max lifted him on his shoulders. When they were down by the fireworks, “There are so many people crowded around, all he can see are feet

Having trust makes one fell safe and free of fear enough so that they can focus on other things.