The Chocolate War is a fictional novel written by Robert Cormier. This book discusses whether the main character disturbs the universe. From studying The Chocolate War‚ it is clear that people disturb the universe in fiction and reality. Jerry Renault ( a main character) is a freshman in high school. He is trying to do what all freshmen in high school are trying figure out about themselves. Jerry is trying to figure out who he is and how he impacts his world. Jerry is a new student at Trinity‚ an
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However‚ in the real world and the community described in The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier‚ this utopia does not exist. Jerry Renault‚ the protagonist‚ quickly finds out that when an individual defies
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beneficial to any society by looking at things from a different perspective. The Catholic Church’s speculated teachings of the universe were invalidated by Non conformity‚ the same way The Vigils and Brother Leon lost their power of the students in The Chocolate War; by someone taking a stand for what they believe is right‚ and other people being open to new ideas. In the late 15th century‚ going against the Catholic Church was unusual and had its consequences. “About 600 years ago‚ the church was considered
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society’s customs lead to great implications for the individual. In the novel The Chocolate War‚ Jerry’s friendship with Roland Goubert deteriorates in correlation with Jerry’s nonconformity. Popularly referred to as “The Goober‚” Roland is Jerry’s only real ally in the novel. The Goober is a peaceful figure who hates strain and contention and gets along with Jerry who shares Goober’s mild behavior (Cormier 100). The chocolate sale‚ however‚ drives a wedge between the two’s easy friendship. Goober responds
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THE CHOCOLATE WAR CAN IMPROVE SKILLS IN CRAFTING AN ENGAGING STORY WITH A STRONG STRUCTURAL BASE: THE STORY CONTAINS NUMEROUS LITERARY DEVICES TO PERSUADE THE READER THROUGHOUT THE STORY ENGAGING ASPECTS OF THE STORY Mysterious element Generates questions: Who are the Vigils? What are the assignments? Noteworthy characters: Archie Costello: The main antagonist/mastermind behind the assignments. Drives Jerry to the end‚ and has a knack for psychological games Brother leon: A power hungry narcissist
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Bottom of Form 1 History Of Chocolate 2 0StumbleUpon1 Chocolate! The name brings memories of a sugary and scrumptious sweet in your mouth. Each and every person in the world‚ whatever be his age or his sex‚ loves the delicious sin. In fact‚ chocolate is one of the most preferred gifts on every occasion‚ birthday or anniversary‚ Valentine’s Day or Christmas‚ wedding or farewell. Whether it is your wife or your boyfriend‚ your kids or your in-laws‚ you can present chocolates to almost everyone. While
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Chocolates Chocolate is one of the most popular food types and flavors in the world. Chocolates have become traditional gifts amongst certain holidays; chocolate bunnies and eggs on Easter‚ chocolate hearts or chocolate in heart-shaped boxes on Valentine’s Day. Chocolate is also used in cold and hot beverages‚ to produce chocolate milk and hot chocolate. A lot of chocolate lovers don’t really know what or which type of chocolates they are eating. There are varies types and all differ in sense‚ taste
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TIMELINE FOR HISTORY OF CHOCOLATE In 1500BC – 400 BC‚ the Olmec Indians are believed to be the first to grow cocoa beans as a domestic crop. Cacao trees have grown wild for possibly 10‚000 years. The Olmec civilization only lasted until about 300 B.C. In the 14th Century‚ cocoa became a drink that was popular for the upper class of the Aztecs; they called it “xocalati” meaning warm or bitter liquid. They were the first to tax the beans. In 1492‚ Christopher Columbus was said to have brought back
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War Rages On in Like Water for Chocolate Although wars are waged for many reasons‚ ultimately‚ wars are fought for one reason; freedom. It is no different in Laura Esquivel’s magical realism Like Water for Chocolate. Just as this novel is staged during the time of the Mexican Revolution of 1910-1917‚ another war rages on in the confines of a family ranch and in the lives of the people who dwell there. Esquivel cleverly uses the backdrop of the war to explore the individual
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The maturation process of humans is usually marked by events that are not necessarily positive. In the novel The Chocolate War‚ Jerry Renault‚ the protagonist‚ loses his innocence and matures due to two main events: his mom’s death and the cruelty with which students reacts towards him for not selling the chocolates as a way to manifest his beliefs. The fact that Jerry’s mom died when he was relatively young had a significant impact on his life. The event forced Jerry to become more independent
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