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Questions and Answers
What do Max and Gram do to get him ready for school? How does he feel?
What do Max and Gram do to get him ready for school? How does he feel?
Grim takes Max to buy new clothes and he feels embarrassed because he doesn't want to be seen with his grandpa.
In Mrs. Donelli's class, what do the kids begin to say and then what happens?
In Mrs. Donelli's class, what do the kids begin to say and then what happens?
The kids start saying 'Killer Kane, Killer Kane, had a kid who had no brain.' Then Freak goes on top of his desk and yells 'Order in the court,' which quiets down the classroom.
What is Max feeling when he says, 'I'm standing there with Freak high above me & it feels right'?
What is Max feeling when he says, 'I'm standing there with Freak high above me & it feels right'?
He's feeling way better than before; he feels smart, powerful, confident, and huge.
What do you think might be happening to the kids as they shout out 'Freak the Mighty, Freak the Mighty'?
What do you think might be happening to the kids as they shout out 'Freak the Mighty, Freak the Mighty'?
Why do you think Mrs. Addison falls for Freak's story? Do you think they are punished? Why or why not?
Why do you think Mrs. Addison falls for Freak's story? Do you think they are punished? Why or why not?
Flashcards
Max's New Clothes
Max's New Clothes
Grim buys Max new clothes. Max feels embarrassed to be seen with his grandpa.
Classroom Disturbance
Classroom Disturbance
The kids in class tease Max by chanting about Killer Kane. Freak stops them by yelling 'Order in the court'.
Max's feelings with Freak on his shoulders
Max's feelings with Freak on his shoulders
Max feels smart, powerful, and confident when Freak is on his shoulders.
'Freak the Mighty' Chant
'Freak the Mighty' Chant
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Freak's convincing story
Freak's convincing story
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Study Notes
Max's Preparation for School
- Grim takes Max shopping for new clothes to prepare him for school.
- Max feels embarrassed about the attention and doesn’t want to be seen with his grandfather.
Classroom Dynamics
- In Mrs. Donelli's class, students mockingly chant about Max's father, "Killer Kane, Killer Kane, had a kid who had no brain."
- To defend Max, Freak stands on a desk, commanding attention by yelling, "Order in the court," quieting the classroom.
- Freak encourages solidarity by proclaiming their moniker, "Freak the Mighty," leading the students to chant it together.
Max's Emotional Transformation
- When Freak stands above Max, he experiences a shift in emotions, feeling smart, powerful, confident, and significant.
- This moment contrasts with his earlier embarrassment, marking a positive change in his self-perception.
Sense of Belonging
- The shouting of "Freak the Mighty" symbolizes the growing bond between Max and Freak, making them feel part of a supportive group or team.
Mrs. Addison's Belief in Freak's Story
- Mrs. Addison is persuaded by Freak’s articulate storytelling, using sophisticated language that lends credibility to his narrative.
- The implications of whether students face punishment remain ambiguous, as it’s unclear if the teacher recognizes the truth in their claims.
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