Whose Perspective?

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<p>Coach Thompson</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The protagonist despairs at their thin, curveless appearance and is self-conscious about being called names like 'beanpole' and 'string bean'. They also dread the physical education class, particularly the prospect of displaying their 'toothpick legs' during basketball.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>P.E. shorts</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The grandmother's refusal to let the protagonist join the basketball team demonstrates a barrier to the protagonist's aspirations and potential opportunities for physical activity and social interaction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The protagonist's forgetfulness of their P.E. shorts serves as a catalyst for the upcoming events. It leads to the need to return to the classroom, setting the stage for potential conflict with Coach Thompson.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The protagonist's physical appearance, described as thin and lacking curves, contributes to their feelings of self-consciousness and influences the way they are perceived and treated by their peers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The protagonist's emotions, including despair and self-consciousness, impact their perception of the final weeks of school, leading to a sense of longing to speed up the time and overcome challenges such as participating in physical education classes.</p> Signup and view all the answers