Jerry Renault, the protagonist in the story. Anyone know the reason why he doesn't want to sell the chocolates? Is it because of The Vigils, Brother Leon or something else?
Yes it's because of the vigils. Also it's because of his father's way of living. Remember when he looked at the mirror? he realize there that his father is stuck living a dull and almost unhappy life. I think Jerry doesn't want to live his life with no excitement and no risk that's why he refused to sell chocolates.
With this reason, can you guys say if Jerry love and Appreciate his Dad?
Oh excellent interpretation Jessica! You know, research shows that the home/ family has the biggest influence on the child. More than friends, teachers, peers, it's the parents who are the biggest role models. If Jerry cannot appreciate his role model, what can he do? Where should he turn?
Jerry could definitely turn to his friend, Goober. He has been the only person he could count on when he needed someone to console his feelings to. Friends are way easier to talk to than anyone else around you. Even strangers, they don't know you at all and what have you been through your life. However, they can give you good advice. If you turn to someone who has empathy to others, then you are likely to have someone who understands you. That someone would be like your hero. Don't you think so? As for Jerry, he should find a way to deepen his relationship with his father again. Since they only have each other, they must fix what had changed.
Depression is very difficult to cure. It would take a long time and effort before it goes away. Do you think Jerry has gone through depression? Any ideas how a teenager like us can overcome this type of illness?
Goober said that because he feels guilty for brother Eugene and about from fear of being found out about the room nineteen incident. He feels directly responsible, because he accepted the assignment. So, in addition to guilt, The Goober is suffering from a sense of powerlessness, and he's reminded of it every day.
I am so sad for Goober. At first I didn't understand why he would quit either. Normally though, a favourite past time brings you joy. Why would Goober throw away the activities that bring him joy? Yet because of "the incident," he has lost that joy. He's lost that willingness to be part of the school spirit. Yes, I absolutely think he's depressed, more so than Jerry even.
I think it's because Jerry is weak he doesn't have lots of muscle and compare to the other player five nine is too small. why is Jerry always throwing up after he got beaten? doesn't he play football for that purpose?
Jerry loves football. No doubt about that. However, when a person got beaten up a lot, we never know our body's response to it. In Jerry's case, his skinny figure compare to the players of the football team makes it apparent that Jerry is in jeopardy. Though he acquires skills that makes a good football player.
When I wrote the script for Chapter 38, I learned Jerry's thoughts. After the boxing match, Goober was by his side and he was still unconscious. He heard Goober say his name more than once. Jerry was thinking about something. More likely, about what he realized. He wanted to tell Goober what he learnt but he was incapable of moving. Then, in his mind, he said "They tell you to do your thing, but they don't mean it. They don't want you to do your thing, not unless it happens to be their thing too." I believe what he meant was the society that he's part of. How they pretend to say that you have to stand up for what you believe in. However, they're just going to judge you in the end. To make matters worse, they make you feel little. Has anyone felt the same way as Jerry? Like when you want to stand up for what you want or believe in, however, unable to do so, because you know you're going to be judged?
I want to know if Jerry ever said a proper "hi" to Ellen Barrett. Jerry is going into an all-boys high school so he must feel isolated from girls except for her mother. I want to read the sequel to find out!
Lovelorn, excellent observation about Jerry's final thoughts. There have definitely been times where I've wanted to speak up, or times when I even did, but it got to the point where I felt like no one was listening, so I stopped speaking. I guess that's what happens. How can one be heard when the world is against you?
Jerry Renault, the protagonist in the story. Anyone know the reason why he doesn't want to sell the chocolates? Is it because of The Vigils, Brother Leon or something else?
ReplyDeleteYes it's because of the vigils. Also it's because of his father's way of living. Remember when he looked at the mirror? he realize there that his father is stuck living a dull and almost unhappy life. I think Jerry doesn't want to live his life with no excitement and no risk that's why he refused to sell chocolates.
ReplyDeleteWith this reason, can you guys say if Jerry love and Appreciate his Dad?
Jerry looking at mirror was Chapter 9, Page 65-66.
ReplyDeleteOh excellent interpretation Jessica! You know, research shows that the home/ family has the biggest influence on the child. More than friends, teachers, peers, it's the parents who are the biggest role models. If Jerry cannot appreciate his role model, what can he do? Where should he turn?
ReplyDeleteJerry could definitely turn to his friend, Goober. He has been the only person he could count on when he needed someone to console his feelings to. Friends are way easier to talk to than anyone else around you. Even strangers, they don't know you at all and what have you been through your life. However, they can give you good advice. If you turn to someone who has empathy to others, then you are likely to have someone who understands you. That someone would be like your hero. Don't you think so? As for Jerry, he should find a way to deepen his relationship with his father again. Since they only have each other, they must fix what had changed.
DeleteDepression is very difficult to cure. It would take a long time and effort before it goes away. Do you think Jerry has gone through depression? Any ideas how a teenager like us can overcome this type of illness?
I think that he is still depressed because he is always quiet.
DeleteBe socialize and join in teams like football team so you don't feel that you are alone.
Goober is Jerry's only ally.
ReplyDeleteWhy do you think he is quitting the football team?Why do you think he is not going out for track? Do you think that the reason for this is similar?
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Goober said that because he feels guilty for brother Eugene and about from fear of being found out about the room nineteen incident. He feels directly responsible, because he accepted the assignment. So, in addition to guilt, The Goober is suffering from a sense of powerlessness, and he's reminded of it every day.
DeleteI am so sad for Goober. At first I didn't understand why he would quit either. Normally though, a favourite past time brings you joy. Why would Goober throw away the activities that bring him joy? Yet because of "the incident," he has lost that joy. He's lost that willingness to be part of the school spirit. Yes, I absolutely think he's depressed, more so than Jerry even.
ReplyDeleteWhy does Jerry take the beating at football practice? Why is he pleased with himself?
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ReplyDeleteI think it's because Jerry is weak he doesn't have lots of muscle and compare to the other player five nine is too small.
ReplyDeletewhy is Jerry always throwing up after he got beaten? doesn't he play football for that purpose?
Jerry loves football. No doubt about that. However, when a person got beaten up a lot, we never know our body's response to it. In Jerry's case, his skinny figure compare to the players of the football team makes it apparent that Jerry is in jeopardy. Though he acquires skills that makes a good football player.
DeleteWhen I wrote the script for Chapter 38, I learned Jerry's thoughts. After the boxing match, Goober was by his side and he was still unconscious. He heard Goober say his name more than once. Jerry was thinking about something. More likely, about what he realized. He wanted to tell Goober what he learnt but he was incapable of moving. Then, in his mind, he said "They tell you to do your thing, but they don't mean it. They don't want you to do your thing, not unless it happens to be their thing too." I believe what he meant was the society that he's part of. How they pretend to say that you have to stand up for what you believe in. However, they're just going to judge you in the end. To make matters worse, they make you feel little. Has anyone felt the same way as Jerry? Like when you want to stand up for what you want or believe in, however, unable to do so, because you know you're going to be judged?
ReplyDeleteI want to know if Jerry ever said a proper "hi" to Ellen Barrett. Jerry is going into an all-boys high school so he must feel isolated from girls except for her mother.
ReplyDeleteI want to read the sequel to find out!
Lovelorn, excellent observation about Jerry's final thoughts. There have definitely been times where I've wanted to speak up, or times when I even did, but it got to the point where I felt like no one was listening, so I stopped speaking. I guess that's what happens. How can one be heard when the world is against you?
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