In every single piece of literature ever created there is a theme or a central idea created. Without a theme, there is no order in a story. Without a theme, it isn’t possible to concoct a solid story worthy of praise. In Freak the Mighty, or any other literary work, in fact, the main question a reader should have in their mind is, “What is the main idea, the theme, of the story?” You should believe the theme in this novel is, you are more than what people think of you, don’t judge a book by its cover. Kevin was physically disabled, Max lent his body to his brother in arms. Max was disabled mentally for being the son of a homicidal maniac, Kevin helped his friend by showing that a bloodline doesn’t determine your destiny. This book shows a realistic fictional example proving that one friend can impact your entire life in bigger ways than you could’ve ever imagined.
There are two types of disabilities, being mentally disabled or physically disabled. Kevin's body held him back from reaching his full potential. Had he been born into the right body he wouldn't have to have had to live such a short life. Real friendship is like finding the other half of you. "“Freak is still holding tight to my shoulders and when they ask him for his name, he says, “We’re Freak the Mighty, that’s who we are. We’re nine feet …show more content…
Max and Kevin are like an accurate representation of yin and yang. Both lack something important, but the other side makes up for it. Max’s body allowed Kevin to feel like he didn’t have Morquio Syndrome, and allowed Kevin’s short life to be completely worth it. Kevin was like Max’s guardian angel that gave constant encouragement and the willpower Max needed to move on from the past into his coming future. Max and Kevin show what the prime power of friendship can do to impact one’s life.
Works Cited
Philbrick, W. R. Freak the Mighty. New York, NY: Blue Sky, 1993.
There are two types of disabilities, being mentally disabled or physically disabled. Kevin's body held him back from reaching his full potential. Had he been born into the right body he wouldn't have to have had to live such a short life. Real friendship is like finding the other half of you. "“Freak is still holding tight to my shoulders and when they ask him for his name, he says, “We’re Freak the Mighty, that’s who we are. We’re nine feet …show more content…
Max and Kevin are like an accurate representation of yin and yang. Both lack something important, but the other side makes up for it. Max’s body allowed Kevin to feel like he didn’t have Morquio Syndrome, and allowed Kevin’s short life to be completely worth it. Kevin was like Max’s guardian angel that gave constant encouragement and the willpower Max needed to move on from the past into his coming future. Max and Kevin show what the prime power of friendship can do to impact one’s life.
Works Cited
Philbrick, W. R. Freak the Mighty. New York, NY: Blue Sky, 1993.