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The Chocolate War


             Page34- " used either like a conductors baton or a musketeer's sword.".
             Page35- " like the ray of a lighthouse sweeping a familiar coast.".
             "His moist eyes gleamed.".
             " looking at him as if he were a specimen under a microscope.".
             Page36- " like an evil stain spreading on his flesh.".
             " his voice a kind of squeak.".
             Page37- "The September leaves were turning brown and crisp.".
             Page38- " eyes wide in disbelief.".
             "He could taste the hate in his stomach.".
             Page39- " his voice filled with contempt for all of them.".
             Symbolism: (I"m not really sure if this is symbolism.) Bailey is a symbolic piece of foreshadowing of the way that Jerry will stand his ground at not partaking in the chocolate sale. .
             Updates on characters:.
             Brother Leon- Earlier Obie and Archie alluded to the way Leon could "hold the class in the palm of his hand", however this is the first that we've experienced this. He made a temporary mockery out of a student to test the reactions of others, and in the end make a fool out of the class. He's is a controlling person who likes to feel his own importance.
             Chapter7: I didn't really understand the importance of this chapter, I"m sure that it will become prevalent later on though. It is all about Emile Janza a kid that is siphoning gas out of a car. Archie sees him doing this and makes fun a bit then leaves. It is said that Emile is a brute/bully so he isn't worried about getting caught by the owner of the car. Emile says that the only thing he is afraid of is Archie and The Vigils.
             Figurative Language and Imagery:.
             Page40- "He grinned knowingly at Archie.".
             "His small eyes were imbedded in pale flesh- .
             Page42-"Janza had the picture-like money in the bank.".
             Symbolism: Archie is a symbol of power throughout the school and amongst the students.
             Characters:.
             Archie- Same.
             Emile- On the football team, a bully.
             Chapter8: The assignment that Goober was given is being carried out now.


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1. Chocolate war power struggles

... . There are also a lot of people who envy him for things he has that they want. In each power struggle involving Archie in the chocolate war by Robert Cormier, Archie posses something his opponents want. Emile Janza doesn't really treat anyone with respect, except Archie Costello. Emile only respects him because Archie has an embarrassing picture ... 's power of persuasion to stop what Archie had started. Brother Leon wants as much chocolate sold for his promotion to head master. When the chocolate sales weren't going well he relied on Archie to make selling the chocolates "the cool thin...

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2. Like Water For Chocolate

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3. Chocolate

... shows that acne is not primarily linked to diet. Chocolate also has not been proven to cause cavities or tooth decay. In fact, there are indications that the cocoa butter in the chocolate coats the teeth and may help protect them by preventing plaque from forming. The sugar in chocolate does contribute to cavities, but no more than the sugar in any other food. Obviously, eating too ... much of any food may cause health problems. The cocoa butter in chocolate does contain saturated fat, which can increase blood ... experiment, it's good. The best cocoa comes from Criollo beans. These use...

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4. The Chocolate War as a Coming of Age Novel

... trouble for it. Jerry learns that being yourself isn't always what people want you to be and this is why the novel is a coming of age story. The Chocolate War contains all the components of a coming of age novel. Jerry has grown and developed throughout the story in the context of a defined social order. Jerry has gone through a form of loss, which spurs him on his journey ... . The process of Jerry's lesson is long and gradual. The story ends with the assessment of Jerry himself, and his place in society. The Chocolate War belongs to the coming of age genre because Jerry Renault learns a...

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5. Chocolate War Report

The Chocolate War Setting The book The Chocolate War was located at Trinity High School for boys in a small city. Characterization: Jerry Renault Jerry is a fourteen-year-old boy who is a freshman at Trinity High School. He recently lost his mother. Jerry is 5"9 and a quarterback on the freshman team. Archie Costello. Archie is a boy that has way too much power and uses it to his advantage. He belongs to ... The ... -day assignment was up. They started saying he thought he was better than them. Sales started falling and Brother Leon blamed it on Archie. Archie called a Vigils meeting to discu...

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6. Alternate Ending - The Chocolate War

The Chocolate War - An Alternate Ending Today was it. Jerry was supposed to start his chocolate sales today, according to the vigils assignment. He sat while Brother Leon took the chocolate roll call, waiting, wondering "do I dare disturb the universe?" Thinking he realized that he hasn't seen any of the vigils all day. He still didn't see them, even now. Where would they be right now? "Jerry," called Brother Leon ... I join you in refusing to sell? Now that the vigils are gone, I have no reason or desire to sell chocolates. " "Go ahead, stop with me. I wouldn't mind at all."" Life seemed to ...

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7. The Chocolate War themes

... themes are expressed in the novel The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier. The two themes that are most prevalent in this novel are god versus evil and courage. The main character Jerry Rennault is completely involved with these themes. One theme that is very prevalent is good versus evil. Good versus evil is shown throughout the entire novel but is mostly expressed towards the end. When Jerry and ... Janza have to fight at the ... not cheat. In this case good triumphs over evil. Another theme shown in The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier is courage. Jerry Rennault shows courage when he ref...

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8. The Chocolate War

Chocolate War BOOK REPORT TITLE: The Chocolate War AUTHOR: Robert Cormier PUBLICATION DATE: 1974 PLACE SETTING: The story is set in New York. TIME SETTING: The story takes place in the modern day. POINT OF VIEW: The story is told in third person. THEME: The theme is fighting the establishment. Jerry is all by himself against the Vigils and, it seems, the faculty of the school, who blindly let the chocolates become their number ... Jerry's friend PLOT SUMMARY: Jerry is a young, anonymous kid at a Catholic school. One day he gets an "assignment" from the Vigils, a group of upperclassmen that h...

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9. Notes on The Things They Carried

... plastic leg. I remember how he hopped over to Azar and asked for a chocolate bar- 'GI number one,' the kid said- and Azar laughed and handed over the chocolate." The author is trying to convey a feeling compassion to the reader, he is attempting to show how the war was not all gore, all suffering, hardships and struggles. The war had its moments too. He creates this feeling by showing ... the boy is missing a leg, and how the soldier just laughed and handed over the chocolate bar without much resistance. In another ... instance in pg.69 the author states "He's nineteen ... ...

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  • Grade Level: High School

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