... . The central idea is that people make mistakes but if they are given a second chance, it is possible to turn their life around. Personification is one of the literary terms used in this story. The examples "his heart sat up rigidly" and "his heart leaped" are giving his heart human characteristics. The first quote is referring to how nervous Charlie is feeling when ... . They're not like aches or wounds; they're more like splits in the skin that won't heal because there's not enough material. I wish you and I could be on better terms." Charlie compares family quarrels to aches, wounds, a...

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• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School