https://padlet.com/msbullar/mrjcw2kbet8a Freak the Mighty Signposts en-us 2016-09-17 15:33:57 UTC 2025-11-02 08:43:13 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Lightdecrease.png msbullar https://padlet.com/msbullar/mrjcw2kbet8a/wish/124521097 Example: “It’s more than just the way Maxwell resembles him, Grim says that night in the kitchen, the boy is like him, we’d better watch out, you never know what he might do while we are sleeping” (pg.3).
Explanation: This is an unexpected comment two grandparents would say about their own grandson. It appears they are scared of Max, or at the very least do not trust him. They focus on the fact that Max is really getting to look like his father, and perhaps he is also acting like him, too. I wonder if their feelings about Max are valid and true or it is just paranoia.]]> 2016-09-17 15:33:57 UTC https://padlet.com/msbullar/mrjcw2kbet8a/wish/124521097 kyaa https://padlet.com/msbullar/mrjcw2kbet8a/wish/125114160 I did not think that Max would go over and help Kevin because he seems a bit antisocial. It surprised me when he went over and helped him get the toy bird out of the tree.
I also would not think that such a large person would be so nice because of the stereotype people put on abnormally large beings. People normally see large people as 'mean' or 'unkind' so it just surprised me that he would be so nice to "Freak."]]> 2016-09-20 15:08:49 UTC https://padlet.com/msbullar/mrjcw2kbet8a/wish/125114160 em_swims https://padlet.com/msbullar/mrjcw2kbet8a/wish/125115501 Evidence: On page 12 it says, "What I do, I keep out of range with that crutch and just reach out pick the paper thing right out of the tree."
Explanation: I think that it is bizarre because Max is abnormally large and normally in books the large guy is always mean and cruel but the fact that he helped "Freak" and stayed with him is something you normally don't see. I also think that more people should be kind to not just disabled people but everyone. The fact that an author thought of making the big and large character kind to a small and frail child is something I have never read before. ]]> 2016-09-20 15:11:32 UTC https://padlet.com/msbullar/mrjcw2kbet8a/wish/125115501 EthanOstrichHut https://padlet.com/msbullar/mrjcw2kbet8a/wish/125130792 Contrast and Contradiction.

I noticed how Kevin can get all defensive and snappy. I also noticed how he and Max have problems with their size. This contradicts the norm because you normally don' t see people with size problems and can have temper issues. I also noticed how Kevin and Max became friends so fast. This is also a contrast and contradiction because normally it takes an average person a day or two to really become friends for now. I wonder how it will go down when the summer ends, and they have t go to school.]]> 2016-09-20 15:43:32 UTC https://padlet.com/msbullar/mrjcw2kbet8a/wish/125130792 12734 https://padlet.com/msbullar/mrjcw2kbet8a/wish/125132297 Example: On page eight, when freak (Kevin) said "I said identify yourself, earthling, or suffer the consequences" (8)
Explanation: This quote above is  contrast and contradiction because it is not customary for people to say the word "earthling" to one another. To back up the explanation even the character- Maxwell- even mentions- "It comes to me that he is right, I am an earthling, we're all of us earthlings, but we don't call each other earthling. No need."- this quote even shows that Maxwell does not think it is customary. The quote freak (Kevin) said proves that he is a contrast to a 'normal' kid.]]> 2016-09-20 15:47:00 UTC https://padlet.com/msbullar/mrjcw2kbet8a/wish/125132297 12734 https://padlet.com/msbullar/mrjcw2kbet8a/wish/125556731 Example: "It's pretty simple, really. She's scared of me."
Explanation: This is a contrast and contradiction because normally moms encourage their kids to get new friends, however this mom did not do that. Instead she looked at Maxwell weird, showing an uncustomary gesture towards Maxwell.]]> 2016-09-21 20:10:18 UTC https://padlet.com/msbullar/mrjcw2kbet8a/wish/125556731 em_swims https://padlet.com/msbullar/mrjcw2kbet8a/wish/125564435 EXAMPLE:
On page 25 the author wrote, "Hey, Gwen leave the guy alone, huh? You're going spastic!"
EXPLANATION:
I find this extremely odd because normally kids do not say this to their parents. I cannot believe that a child is calling their mom by their first name and telling them what to do. In normal society a kid would get in huge trouble for that but "Freak" [Kevin] always call his mom Gwen so that is a major contrast and contradiction. ]]> 2016-09-21 21:01:15 UTC https://padlet.com/msbullar/mrjcw2kbet8a/wish/125564435 EthanOstrichHut https://padlet.com/msbullar/mrjcw2kbet8a/wish/125587960 EXAMPLE: on page 27 the author " Everything seems really great, just like Gwen says, except when I lie down on my bed it hits me, boom, and I'm crying like a baby. And the really weird thing is, I'm happy."
EXPLAIN: Well this contradicts Max's personality because in the book, it states that Max literally, never laughs or smiles. In this passage it explains him, and how happy he is when he is with Kevin. In fact, so happy that he is crying. This shows how Max is a round character and does have change. I still haven't really figured out Kevin's change, but I really do think that it is coming soon. I also have realized a plot twist already. I wonder how this will affect the story?
CHAPTERS 4-6]]> 2016-09-22 01:03:54 UTC https://padlet.com/msbullar/mrjcw2kbet8a/wish/125587960 EthanOstrichHut https://padlet.com/msbullar/mrjcw2kbet8a/wish/126028266 Example: On page 43 the author wrote "I nod and drink my coffee without slurping and decide it's better not to mention that Tony carries a knife and he's probably got guns, too, because then Gram would only worry and she's such a clunker when she's worried."
EXPLAIN:  This is a Contrast and  Contradiction because usually kids tell there parents or guardians the truth. Although Max is a different kid, he is starting to be more of a trouble maker than a helper. If Max were to be more truthful then he may earn more trust between himself and others. Again this is a Contrast and Contradiction because Kevin has no trust issues that we are aware of, yet Max does. I am also very surprised with Max's insecurity, and the way he thinks of him]]> 2016-09-23 14:32:14 UTC https://padlet.com/msbullar/mrjcw2kbet8a/wish/126028266 12734 https://padlet.com/msbullar/mrjcw2kbet8a/wish/126029608 Example: "This is why we came here, so Freak could show me where he's been. This place is important to him. I understand this much, even i i still don't understand about bionics or what it means to be a human robot" (page 52)
Explanation: This is a aha moment because Max has figured out one reason why Freak [Kevin] has been so into robots and knights. He has realized that Freak will basically become a knight/robot. This aha moment is important to the story because it will probably effect the character's feelings toward each other.]]> 2016-09-23 14:35:27 UTC https://padlet.com/msbullar/mrjcw2kbet8a/wish/126029608 em_swims https://padlet.com/msbullar/mrjcw2kbet8a/wish/126030205 EXAMPLE:
On page 53 "Freak" says, "Sure it will hurt. But so what? Pain is just a state of mind. You can think your way out of anything, even pain."
EXPLANATION:
This is really good advice because if you want to do something you should do it despite the pain. Kevin is saying to persevere and any feeling of pain can just go away. Now Max knows that Kevin is determined to become the first "Human Robot". This is also a contrast and contradiction because Kevin is young so normally Words of the Wiser are spoken by older and more experienced people. I think that it is also kind of cool for a kid to be that determined for something that they make extreme profound statements.]]> 2016-09-23 14:36:45 UTC https://padlet.com/msbullar/mrjcw2kbet8a/wish/126030205 kyaa https://padlet.com/msbullar/mrjcw2kbet8a/wish/126033122 EXAMPLE: 
On page 37, the author says "he's blubbering, choking on that dirty water, and then his punksters are splashing in to rescue him." which refers to Blade.
EXPLANATION:
This surprised me because I expected Blade to be tougher than that, not to be struggling in the water. Max made Blade seem like a tougher kid than that. I would have thought Blade would get through the water and caught Max and Freak.]]> 2016-09-23 14:44:50 UTC https://padlet.com/msbullar/mrjcw2kbet8a/wish/126033122 kyaa https://padlet.com/msbullar/mrjcw2kbet8a/wish/126035500 EXAMPLE: 
On page 53, Freak says "Pain is a state of mind. You can think your way out of anything, even pain"
EXPLANATION:
This makes me think that Freak has a lot of experience with this kind of thing judging from the way he's saying it. He must be in pain and tries to think his way out of it. Max knows now that Freak is wiser than his appearance may say.]]> 2016-09-23 14:51:27 UTC https://padlet.com/msbullar/mrjcw2kbet8a/wish/126035500 12734 https://padlet.com/msbullar/mrjcw2kbet8a/wish/126510747 Example: ".....A request from your father. Maxwell, your father wants to know if-" "I don't want to hear it!" (page 84)
Explanation: This is a contrast and contradiction because in real life a kid would want to hear/see their father if he was in prison. This quote shows that Maxwell is rather different from the other kids when it comes to feelings. This will probably effect Maxwell's decision-making throughout the rest of the story.]]> 2016-09-26 20:27:20 UTC https://padlet.com/msbullar/mrjcw2kbet8a/wish/126510747 em_swims https://padlet.com/msbullar/mrjcw2kbet8a/wish/126517684 Example:
On page 72 it says, "The Fair Gwen won't talk about it. All she says is, 'He made his decision and I made mine.' But I know he ran away because of me."
Explanation:
This develops the story because you understand that not a lot of people like Kevin. He remembers his mom telling him a little about his dad. When he says he does not care I think he is acting because knowing that your dad left your family because you had a birth defect is a terrible thing to feel. This lets you know what struggles Kevin might have experienced as a young child.]]> 2016-09-26 21:15:09 UTC https://padlet.com/msbullar/mrjcw2kbet8a/wish/126517684 EthanOstrichHut https://padlet.com/msbullar/mrjcw2kbet8a/wish/126520039 EXAMPLE:  Page 79..." If you'd be so good as to allow me too explain."
EXPLAIN:  This is an Again and Again signpost because of how often Kevin wants to explain himself. This also shows his temper and how he always wants to be right. These traits, or tantrums have happened many a time, and can last quite a while. This also shows Kevin's ability to become a dynamic character, and to poses the quality of a main character. Max also acts this way as his and Kevin's friendship grows larger. ]]> 2016-09-26 21:34:09 UTC https://padlet.com/msbullar/mrjcw2kbet8a/wish/126520039 em_swims https://padlet.com/msbullar/mrjcw2kbet8a/wish/126720067 Example:
On page 99 it says, "Don't say a word, boy," he whispers. "Not a sound."
Explanation:
This is an aha moment because you realize that Killer Kane is back when he knows he is not supposed to. It is also and aha moment for Max because he realizes that his dad came to see him even though he knows that he can be arrested again. This changes the story because now Killer Kane is a new character and he might change the relationship between Max and "Freak".]]> 2016-09-27 15:58:49 UTC https://padlet.com/msbullar/mrjcw2kbet8a/wish/126720067 12734 https://padlet.com/msbullar/mrjcw2kbet8a/wish/126833618 Example- "This is the best, getting Freak's dictionary." (98)
Evidence- This is a contrast and contradiction because at the beginning Max was not that excited when Freak made him look up words in the dictionary, however in this statement it proves that apparently Max does enjoy the dictionary that Freak has made himself.]]> 2016-09-27 23:59:34 UTC https://padlet.com/msbullar/mrjcw2kbet8a/wish/126833618 EthanOstrichHut https://padlet.com/msbullar/mrjcw2kbet8a/wish/126833999 EXAMPLE:  on page 84... "... Because if I have to go back in the L.D class, I won't. I just won't. I'll run away. I will, I will."
EXPLAIN: This is a Contrast and a Contradiction because you normally don't act that way out of no where. However, this may be explainable because of how tight Kevin and Max have become. The book has also stated how Max has a temper and is known for not really applying his knowledge. This may also change the book because of how Max may contain a reputation.]]> 2016-09-28 00:04:33 UTC https://padlet.com/msbullar/mrjcw2kbet8a/wish/126833999 em_swims https://padlet.com/msbullar/mrjcw2kbet8a/wish/126970280 EXAMPLE:
On page 101 it says, "This'll be an adventure," he says. "You're going to have the time of your life, boy."
Explanation:
This is a contrast and contradiction because Max's dad broke into their house under a restraining order and is telling Max that they are going on an adventure. This is strange because you would think that Killer Kane would know not to go to the house especially if he can get arrested again. I really am wondering, why are they going to go on an "Adventure"? What does Killer Kane plan to do?]]> 2016-09-28 14:13:13 UTC https://padlet.com/msbullar/mrjcw2kbet8a/wish/126970280 EthanOstrichHut https://padlet.com/msbullar/mrjcw2kbet8a/wish/126981661 EXAMPLE:  on page 101, the second paragraph
EXPLAIN: This is a Contrast and Contradiction because a normal person does not allow an intruder to just come and kidnap you. Even though Max pretty much knew this was going to happen, this is extremely out of the norm. I think that this will affect the story by what happens next, and how it will affect Gram and Grim. ]]> 2016-09-28 14:37:25 UTC https://padlet.com/msbullar/mrjcw2kbet8a/wish/126981661 12734 https://padlet.com/msbullar/mrjcw2kbet8a/wish/127102107 Example- "....I am the light, and don't you forget it." (page 118)
Explanation- This is a contrast and contradiction because most people do not walk around and say to people that they are holy, or have a major impact/importance on everyone. This quote will either encourage Max's thoughts of trying to run away, or what he thinks of his father.]]> 2016-09-28 19:52:08 UTC https://padlet.com/msbullar/mrjcw2kbet8a/wish/127102107 em_swims https://padlet.com/msbullar/mrjcw2kbet8a/wish/127264609 Example:
On page 126 Loretta Lee says, "Keeping your own kid tied up, it ain't right. He ain't the man I thought I remembered, thats for sure."
Explanation:
This is an aha moment because you realize that Loretta is not a bad person. She does not think what Max's father is doing is right. I was surprised because I thought Loretta and Iggy were mean and evil people but all along they were going to help Max so he would not suffer. This is an extreme change to the plot line.]]> 2016-09-29 14:16:45 UTC https://padlet.com/msbullar/mrjcw2kbet8a/wish/127264609 EthanOstrichHut https://padlet.com/msbullar/mrjcw2kbet8a/wish/127273277 EXAMPLE: on page 142... "...It means that if you want to, you can remember anything, whether it happened or not."
EXPLAIN: This is a quote from Kevin who was talking to Max during the time when he was walking home on he last day of school. I think that this is a Words of the Wiser because of how in depth this is. Kevin's mind is just full of great quotes and really is just so powerful. Even though Kevin is younger than Max, his brain just runs crazy like a cheetah on the Savannah.]]> 2016-09-29 14:37:10 UTC https://padlet.com/msbullar/mrjcw2kbet8a/wish/127273277 12734 https://padlet.com/msbullar/mrjcw2kbet8a/wish/127278830 Example- "It means that if you want to, you can remember anything, whether it happened or not." (142)
Explanation- This quote is a words of the wiser because Freak tells Max that if you really put your mind to it you can really do anything. This quote shows how Freak has learned this throughout the story.]]> 2016-09-29 14:50:46 UTC https://padlet.com/msbullar/mrjcw2kbet8a/wish/127278830