Interpretation of Text

Read these two excerpts from Robert Cormier's "The Chocolate War."  Compare and contrast the the attitudes reflected by the student body in each.  What effects do they have on Jerry?

* Take notes on the imagery used in each passage. * What are some of the ideas the author is trying to express? * How does the language used make you feel? Remember, every word in print was put there for a reason!

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