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Middle School Themes
Question | Answer |
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In the end, Rafe realizes he does not have to break all the rules to fit in. Rafe is content with being artistic and attending a new school that accommodates this. | Personal Identity |
Mrs. Stricker is the vice principle and known for enforcing rules and regulations. Rafe feels obligated to break as many of these rules as possible. | Rules |
When Rafe saw that his peers were laughing with him and not at him, he was motivated to break more rules and act out more in class. | Peer influence |
Rafe began to have feelings Jeanne. When she voiced her distaste for his game, he almost stopped playing it for her. | Development of Sexual/ emotional Identity |
Rafe had an imaginary friend (Leo) that pushed him to break rules because he said it would make him friends when in reality, it hurt the relationships he had. | Own Perception vs. Reality |
Rafe makes many choices throughout the book. These choice would be helpful and hurtful to his reputation. | Choices |
Rafe's step-father is a very cruel and strict man. This has caused a great deal of tension and distracts Rafe in school. | Family influence and home life |
Rafe breaks the rules in his school because he believes it will make him more "popular" and acquire friends. | Desire to fit in |
In Rafe's life, there are several figures like Mrs. Donatello and his mother that only want the best for him and push him to be just that. | Inspirational Figures |