An Analytical Essay on The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier This essay will analyze the emotions of courage, hatred, and senselessness from the novel The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier. By evaluating these emotions displayed by the main character, Jerry Renault, we can learn if they benefited him during his high school years. Courage was reflected in The Chocolate War when Jerry opted not to participate in Trinity School’s annual chocolate fundraiser. Courage would prove to be one of his fundamental emotions displayed in this novel. Jerry stood up to the Trinity School bullies by telling them he would not sell a single box of chocolates no matter what they said or did to him.
A gutless fucking wonder!’ When Blacky explains to his father about the storm, Bob insults him rather than swallow his pride and takes his son’s advice on board. The relationship that is shared between Blacky and his father has negatively impacted Blacky’s self-esteem so much that it has led to him not having faith in his own father and to expect no support. During the novel, the desertion that Bob shows toward his son leads Blacky to be more independent, and he learns to expect no support from his father, as he cannot rely on Bob to look after him. The grand final, and Dumby Red’s funeral are examples of when Gary seeks his father’s input,
Unsure of what to do with the enemy soldier, Little Jess’s moral compass is tested. The young man tells Little Jess he owns no slaves and his perception of whom the enemy is alters. Even though he believes helping Roy is making him into a traitor, he continues because he likes the young soldier who never laughs at the wonderments and wishes Little Jess could never tell his older brothers. After Roy is healed and had left to travel back home, Little Jess feels as if his sins are going to make him combust. Thinking that if he goes to a Methodist meeting his sins will be washed away and he would be revived, Little Jess attendees the meeting only to just look in then leave.
When Cole is banished to the island, he is filled with a whirlpool of swirling rage. In the novel, Touching Spirit Bear, by Ben Mikaelsen, Cole Mathews is a misled young man, who has a knack for getting himself into trouble. Raised by his abusive father and alcoholic mother, Cole’s personality is built upon a foundation of anger and pain. All of these unaddressed emotions cause Cole to commit crimes and bully other kids. With nobody to tell him otherwise, Cole convinces himself that neither of his parents want him.
We know the bitter fighting is a way of life for adults but to view how this impacts the children from both sides adds a whole new psychological spin. For example, we come across wide-eyed brothers Yarko and Faraj, who casually mention how they try to decide which bus to ride to school for fear that if they get on the wrong one, their lives may be ended. If anything can be said about the staunch grittiness of Promises, it's the unflinching impartiality of the politics involved. The filmmakers (of Jewish ethnicity) aren't so much interested in siding with any particular Israeli or Palestinian agenda - just the agenda of finding out how much this daily drama affects the lives of young bystanders. Promises, sad to say, is one of those in-your-face, reality-driven stories containing no instant solutions or happy endings.
Zexi Ren Jarred Wiehe ENGL 1011-020 July 24, 2013 Marty the "Loser" Stoners are always seen as losers in life, as well as in movies. They cannot survive in the world because they do not fit in the society. Also the society see stoners as the odd ones, and the government shows no mercy on them as well. However, in Drew Goddard's horror movie The Cabin in the Woods, unlike in some commercials where stoners are seen as losers, Marty, the stoner, defies this stereotypical perception by surviving until the end of the world. He is not a loser at all.
The Lowman’s would stop talking and pretend as if they’re having an enjoyable meal as Willy fears displaying and recognizing his lack of success. However, on the inside we can see Biff pleading with his father and continuously trying to make him see that “[he] was never a salesman for Bill Oliver”, he was simply a shipping clerk. Biff directly confronted Willy with the truth, something Willy had been avoiding for his entire life. Yet, Willy still refused to accept it as he would see this as a failure in his part of not raising his son’s properly. Instead, he ignores Biff’s statements and retreats into
The Chocolate War, by Robert Cormier, depicts a story of a teenage boy named Jerry struggling to fit the characteristics of the social norm. As the story unfolds, you see Jerry battle his fear of isolation by conforming to his peers. As the battle continues, Jerry faces the moral dilemma of abandoning his values to fit in or defy their constraints and be isolated. Jerry soon starts to reach a level of a mature state until he gives in to something he truly doesn’t agree with doing. From Trinity High School to the Vigils bullying, Jerry reaches a new level of maturity and firm beliefs.
There is not a lot said about his history at home but it is mentioned that he feels the need to impress others due to the fact that he is a ‘late baby’. Cormier never really defines what Raymond means by this but it does influence his actions and journey throughout the story. As the novel progresses we start to see little events of courage that start to change his own personal journey. When Artkin and Miro drugged the children, Raymond had the wit and nerve to hide the candy instead of eating it “…I pretended to sleep, like the others…I thought they’d be mad at me and punish me if I didn't eat the candy…” In his last moments during the book, he wanted nothing more than to go home. When Artkin approaches him about taking a walk outside, Raymond asks Kate if it is all right to go.
The first evidence we see of Hooper’s bullying is the note that he drops from a window when Kingshaw first arrives, ‘I didn’t want you to come here’. This immediately sets the tone and strikes conflict between the two boys, sparking fear and insecurity within Kingshaw, knowing that he already isn’t wanted and hasn’t even spoken to Hooper yet. Through the use of flashbacks we gain insight into Kingshaw’s past which reveals how insecure he is which due to lack of love from his mother. This fear and insecurity is what Hooper thrives on, targeting on these weaknesses. To get away from Hooper and his torment, Kingshaw runs away to Hangwood.