Character Analysis: Seventh Grade Victor

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There are many ways Victor was embarrassed .In the story Seventh Grade Victor (the main cahracter) embaresses himself many ways. For example while he was in french class “He tried to bluff his way out by making noises that sounded French.”. He was trying to impress Teresa, since no one else else spoke French he pretended to, even though the teacher might ridicule him. He took his chance and replied making a fool of himself..Another time he embarrassed himself was he didn’t talk properly to Teresa “ His brown face blushed. Why hadn’t he said, “Hi, Teresa,” or “How was your summer?” or something nice?”. Victor has embarrassed himself because he thought if he had said hi to Teresa in a friendlier fashion she might liked him better.Although he

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