Today’s generation admits a new norm for everyday life in comparison to those of our ancestors. A completely new perspective is in place when viewing the world. But the point of view through the main character of this book’s eyes, Cory Mackenson, presents us with many unfamiliar thoughts; thoughts and opinions of things of life which are beginning to change. The issue is, teenagers need to be reminded of these views from the past because today’s society is abolishing them, replacing them with dull cognitions. Boy’s Life must remain part of the curriculum because it teaches the important morals and lessons from the past which have gone away or are beginning to disappear. There are many parents who are not fond of the violence in Boy’s
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Today’s generation does not have the same type of all-around outgoing role models as there have been in the past. Timidity is ordinary for the people in this generation, but Boy’s Life emboldens them. Unlike the people of today, the main character Cory Mackenson built guts. On the day of his speech, Cory was noticeably nervous. When he began stepping up to the podium he was shaking, and afraid. One of Cory’s roll models, The Lady, “lifted her chin, and that movement spoke a single world: Courage” (249). He stood up for himself and read his story aloud, with pride. Courage is exactly what this book embeds into today’s teenagers. Like Cory, taking these risks teaches students to conquer their insecurities in themselves. Boy’s Life also directs students to become more confident in themselves when nobody else is around. Through many missteps in writing his story for the writing contest, Cory does not give up on himself, and is persistent in his effort to succeed. Eventually he does end up finding that one perfect story. Through a vast multitude of efforts, “after three times through [Cory’s] royal, the story was ready. It was two pages long, double-spaced. [His] masterpiece” (229). Students must learn to never give up, and strive to try their best to achieve new goals. Readers learn this lesson through Cory Mackenson. Courage and
Today’s generation does not have the same type of all-around outgoing role models as there have been in the past. Timidity is ordinary for the people in this generation, but Boy’s Life emboldens them. Unlike the people of today, the main character Cory Mackenson built guts. On the day of his speech, Cory was noticeably nervous. When he began stepping up to the podium he was shaking, and afraid. One of Cory’s roll models, The Lady, “lifted her chin, and that movement spoke a single world: Courage” (249). He stood up for himself and read his story aloud, with pride. Courage is exactly what this book embeds into today’s teenagers. Like Cory, taking these risks teaches students to conquer their insecurities in themselves. Boy’s Life also directs students to become more confident in themselves when nobody else is around. Through many missteps in writing his story for the writing contest, Cory does not give up on himself, and is persistent in his effort to succeed. Eventually he does end up finding that one perfect story. Through a vast multitude of efforts, “after three times through [Cory’s] royal, the story was ready. It was two pages long, double-spaced. [His] masterpiece” (229). Students must learn to never give up, and strive to try their best to achieve new goals. Readers learn this lesson through Cory Mackenson. Courage and