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When Dad Killed Mom Character Analysis
Contrasting There are several differences between different types of people out there, many which contrast in many ways. The protagonist Jeremy in When Dad Killed Mom, by Julius Lester is one example of contrasting. I am very indifferent towards this character in the novel, we both have different views of the world. Therefore I would not say I won’t be friends with the character. I just have different views with this character such as the way I act, and view the world. We both have different types of conflicts and views of the world, this is why me and the character contrast one another. How Does the world view the protagonist’s Jeremey from When Dad Killed Mom? Jeremy is Viewed as a young boy who is going through a lot of pain and suffering. His mother was killed by his father in the novel. The world is viewing him as weak and insecure young boy, that is struggling to get his mind of his mother. In the novel, Jeremy is constantly drawing pictures of his mother's face. He doesn't want to forget about her. The world views him as he is trying to pull through from the loss of someone close to him. How would the world view someone like me? The world views someone like me as mysterious and different. The world views me as puzzling person that not anyone out there would expect. Views of …show more content…
He was stuck in a bad situation of what to believe or trust. Jeremy had cynical trust for his father, because he reflected more on his mother’s side. The boy went through a lot as shown in the novel, and he isolates himself. I could become friends with Jeremy, I understand all what he is going through. I had a share of bad days and can understand how he feels about losing his mother. Seeking the help from the beginning is what he should have done, it would have been the best thing to do. I would have made good friends with the protagonist, I would not let him feel isolated and help

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