Summary Of The Movie 'Howie'

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Introduction:

It's the middle of the night just after Adam killed two people who were trying to steal Adam’s prized possession the Cessna. His mom's Captain of the guard Howie is trying to make him to feel better but to no avail.

Rising Action:

Brett sends 2 orphan children to Adam’s neighborhood with a note threatening to kill Adam’s parents just like he killed these children's parents. A gun to their head and Adam watching. Adam starts to be able not to sleep again

Conflict:

The council can’t decide to or not to give Brett what he wants. If they don’t Brett will send more orphans to Adam. If they do Brett will leave them alone. The council ties on what and what not to do but Adam has an idea. They are going to trap Brett

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