This relates to Gordie, at the camp fire with Chris, Vern, and Teddy telling a story, relating to the Lard Ass story. When an obesity young man goes into a pie eating contest causing, a “Barf a Rama”. (Scene 3/8 Stand by Me) Meaning that the boys are throwing up on each other and everyone starts throwing up on each other. The journey can help discover himself by, showing that the other protagonists that Gordie can change others ideas and distract others from disturbing thoughts and put others in a positive mode. Chris, Vern, and Teddy show that by gratefully cheering and laughing with joy. As well, Gordie also discovers that he is incredibly strong on the inside. He shows that he is strong on the inside by staying, “I didn’t even cry at my brother’s funeral.” (Scene 4/8 Stand by Me) Shows that he is strong on the inside because, if a football star dies in a family, every buddy would be crying. Since he is so popular in the family, they would be more likely to cry if he/she is a closer family member. The journey helps Gordie to develop his discovering skills, to cope with a loss since.Gordie could have lost another friend Chris at the end of the story. But Goride saves Chris from Billy; the one with a knife and threatens Chris. But Goride saves the day by, shoots a safety bullet and scares, Billy and the other boys and then points the gun toward Billy. Then says, “I’m only shooting you”. (8/8 Stand by Me) This shows his friend ships with Chris is a close bond. This shows that Gordie discovers that he has the guts, and discovers himself being strong on the…