The Misfits Book Report

In the book The Misfits, the events in the book largely affect the characters and how they feel about themselves. At the beginning of the story, Bobby believes that it is best to not make ¨waves,¨ or draw attention to yourself. He also thinks that people are dealt a hand. Some people get a royal flush, and others get a pair of deuces, and some get a string of cards that no matter how they are played will never add up to a winning hand. He thinks even if you try and never give up, and if you look at the bright side of things, you probably won't get anywhere. But, as he later learns through a series of events, it will pay off to try and to put effort in a cause you believe in.

Bobby is working as a tie salesman at Awkworth & Ames with his new boss, Mr. Kellerman(Often referred to as “The Killer Man” behind his back, due to his behavior and grumpiness), who is obviously not happy with having a 12 year old as an employee. Mr. Kellerman is already trying to find a reason to fire Bobby, and he seems to find one when Bobby’s friend Skeezie, who is referred to as a “hooligan,” enters the store. Bobby tries his best to get Skeezie out of the store, since he needs this job in order to get a few extra much-needed dollars.
He and the rest of the Gang of Five are called hurtful names. Not just sometimes, but constantly by pretty much everyone. But they do not get called names for the same reason. In Skeezie’s case, it is because he has a fondness for leather jackets and slicked-back hair. Joe gets called names due to his creativity and feminine behavior. Bobby gets made fun of because of his weight, and Addie because of her intellect and height. Even though they are hurt by the names, they all are brave enough to be who they are. This seems to be especially true with Addie, because on the second monday of school, Addie refuses to stand up and say the pledge, since she feels the pledge is a