https://padlet.com/1042270/206lu39nh59cmz7x en-us 2022-09-28 18:53:48 UTC 2025-10-08 16:43:03 UTC hello@padlet.com 1042270 https://padlet.com/1042270/206lu39nh59cmz7x/wish/2324484774 As the home life of Gordie unveals, the audience learns of the late Denny Lachance. Denny was the older brother of Gordie Lachance- the leader one of the four rambunctious boy group. While more than a year has gone by since Denny’s passing, Gordie’s parents remain in disbelief and behave passively towards their second favorite, living child.]]> 2022-10-03 19:49:11 UTC https://padlet.com/1042270/206lu39nh59cmz7x/wish/2324484774 1042270 https://padlet.com/1042270/206lu39nh59cmz7x/wish/2324490791 The movie’s pace picks up when the older brother of Vern and his friend pace back and forth on a porch. They debate whether or not to come forward to the police about the discovery of a dead body. They show hesitancy as they were committing an illegal act at the time, and they ultimately decide to keep quite.]]> 2022-10-03 19:54:11 UTC https://padlet.com/1042270/206lu39nh59cmz7x/wish/2324490791 1042270 https://padlet.com/1042270/206lu39nh59cmz7x/wish/2324498618 Wanting an escape from the troubles of their everyday lives, Vern conveniently eve drops on his older brother's conversation regarding the dead kid. Reporting back to his tribe, Vern, Teddy, Chris and Gordie set out on a journey to see the corpse for themselves. They are determined to be heroes and stand out in their mundane town. Yet, this quest will require a long trek over the open mountainside.]]> 2022-10-03 20:01:32 UTC https://padlet.com/1042270/206lu39nh59cmz7x/wish/2324498618 1042270 https://padlet.com/1042270/206lu39nh59cmz7x/wish/2324598356 Their search is successful in that the boys find the tattered body near some railing. At the same time, Ace arrives with his pack of bullies trying to return the body and gain recognition themselves. Gordie gathers the confidence to stand up to Ace and pulls out a gun, causing the gang to retreat. In the end, they decide that its best if the corpse remains in its resting place, until a third-party (without an ulterior motive) makes the discovery.]]> 2022-10-03 21:34:40 UTC https://padlet.com/1042270/206lu39nh59cmz7x/wish/2324598356 1042270 https://padlet.com/1042270/206lu39nh59cmz7x/wish/2324598554 At the end of the film, it is evident that the friendship between the boys fade away- all except for Chris and Gordie's. While Chris was the unfortunate recipient of a deadly assault, Gordie grew up to be a writer and have boys of his own. The kids remind Gordie of himself at that rebellious age, and he smiles to himself as he concludes the story of his triumphs and tribulations during that one summer, ages ago.]]> 2022-10-03 21:34:57 UTC https://padlet.com/1042270/206lu39nh59cmz7x/wish/2324598554 1042270 https://padlet.com/1042270/206lu39nh59cmz7x/wish/2324621310 The movie starts with Gordie, as an adult, sitting in his truck. As he reads a newspaper, he sees two boys riding their bikes. So, he begins reminiscing over his own childhood friendships. From here, the movie dives into Gordie’s childhood adventures from the summer before high school.]]> 2022-10-03 22:04:10 UTC https://padlet.com/1042270/206lu39nh59cmz7x/wish/2324621310