Gold only shines when it is polished is the theme of Freak the Mighty. Even though Kevin and Max were both seen as freaks of nature, when put together, they could do almost anything. Freak and Max conquered Blade, Kenny Kane, and managed to control a classroom full of people who were picking of them. However, when one or the other was alone, they can’t really accomplish much because they both are only strong in one category. Kevin is small and physically challenged, but Max is a big and strong person, however when Max was fighting his father, he couldn’t beat him until Freak came and shot a mixture of vinegar and other acidic compounds (and called it Sulfuric acid). All in all, Freak and Max are very dependent on each other, and together
