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    evrything and knew everyone. The next day we started to talk and we became pretty good friends and we’re still friends today. Turns out that she is really nice and doesn’t consider herself popular. This example demonstrates how in the book Freak the Mighty there is a theme of , “You shouldn’t judge a person by their appearance,” The character of Kevin is first described as a,” ...crippled-up yellow-haired midget kid strutting around the sidewalk, giving orders to the…

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    A Mighty Long Way Essay

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    A mighty long way essay In the book a Mighty long Way it tells the story about a girl named Carlotta and her peers starting an all white school. When they first started they got picked on and they got yelled at and hit with spitballs. During this book we learned about the segregation and there journey about how Carlotta and her peers made it through the change. In the book Carlotta went through some hard times when she first started the school she had to be escorted in for almost 2 years…

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    very nice man, he is also friends with another tall kid and a short kid! The tall kids name is Max. The short kids name is Kevin but people call him “Freak” because he is really short. Max and Kevin have their own book! The book is called “Freak the Mighty”. Rob is on his way to his grandpa's house when he sees a jaguar in the distance. Rob makes eye contact with the jaguar. The jaguar runs at Rob full speed! Rob is scared and covers his hands. But nothings happens, Rob uncovers his eyes and…

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    In the mood changing book, Freak the Mighty, many issues are brought up, but three of the many stand out to me the most, rehabilitation, coat of arms, and Kevin's syndrome. Rehabilitation is something that must be improved in the USA because currently 25% of the world's prisoners are located in the United States. Coat of arms is different than all the other issues brought up in Freak the Mighty, coat of arms is passed down from generation to generation, to keep your family’s coat of arms there…

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    movement. The book ‘A Mighty Long Way’ recounts the story of one of the Little Rock Nine, Carlotta Walls. The role of the media in her story and others is vital. The news coverage of the the integration of Central High helped to illuminate the event to a national stage, but the reporters of the time did not always give the full story. The many mediums used in the media at the time truly brought light to the situation of the Little Rock Nine. For example, as stated in ‘A Mighty Long Way’…

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    Standard 5 Summative What is one difference and one similarity between the text and the film? Why do you think the director made this change or kept it the same? There are many major differences and similarities between the film, The Mighty, and the book, Freak the Mighty. One major difference, is when Freak and Max go to get Loretta's purse. One major similarity, is when Freak saves Max from Killer Kane. In the book, Max and Freak go to retrieve Loretta's purse by, throwing a device down…

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    Freak The Mighty Vs Max

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    There are many differences between the movie and the book such as how Max and Kevin become Freak The Mighty, the millpond scene, and the use of King Arthur. Maxwell and Kevin became friends at the fireworks and Max decided to give Kevin a lift because he couldn’t see the fireworks because of his disease. Max and Kevin became known as Freak The Mighty because of what Max had done at the fireworks by giving Kevin a lift to be able to see the fireworks, and after the fireworks Max and Kevin had…

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    Freak: The Character Introduction Many people fight to be accepted in our world since of incapacities. Freak the Mighty, by Rodman Phil brick, is anaffected and inspirational novel about how two lads, who are “different”, develop friends and unite towards a shared cause. Kevin, an eighth grader who lives with his mother Gwen, is one of the two characters in this extraordinary novel. Kevin is anactual knowledgeable young boy who doesn't let his incapacity limit his abilities. Description In…

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    n the novel Freak the Mighty Rodman Philbrick tells the story of two boys who face many struggles in life. Kevin and Maxwell, the main characters, realize that they both have similarities and differences.❤ In this essay I will be talking about the boys individually and their friendship. Kevin is a very intelligent boy, but was born with birth defects. His father left his mother and him alone after he heard the words, “Birth Defect.” He had a crippled leg and had to use crutches to walk.…

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    The Mighty Valkyries by Jared Seman and directed by Dennis G.W. Millegan, was performed on Friday April 1st at The Pocket Sandwich Theater. The Mighty Valkyries, set in the streets, buildings, and rooftops of present day Townopolis, USA is about three female super heroines, Tech Girl, Ninjenna, Annazon, and Serenity. The four girls are responsible for saving Townopolis from the evil Mistress Nightshade. Mistress Nightshade is trying to enslave and take away the citizens’ of Townopolis free will…

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