I’m reading a book called “The Bully”. So far in this book a boy named Darrell who just moved from the projects to California is having a hard time getting adjusted. He had to start fresh and that didn’t work out so well. A new school, new home and a new bully that won’t stop bugging him. Darrel can’t even walk by himself to get some milk. His bully will charge Darrell. He told him to give him 10 dollars a day if he wants the bully to stop harassing him. But that still didn’t stop him. He spread rumors, humiliated him in front of class. Darrell did though meet a girl. She was a sweet girl that had a crush on Darrell. Darrell’s heart was broken after the girl rejected him because of a rumor the bully spread. After a few months of wrestling classes Darrell stood up for himself. No more rumors, harassment, and pay days. All in all he got the girl of his dreams and doesn’t have a bully harassing him any chance he has. Darrell’s life turned around.
One complex thing that happened in the story is when the bully ruined Darrell’s love life. He told the girl of his dreams a false rumor about how Darrell was a man slut. This is complex because the only thing that got him into a good mood is Claudia (Darrell’s crush). He had no father, a broke mother and a bully. She’s the only person that got him through the day. When his bully told her a false rumor she wouldn't hang out with Darrell anymore. I think the only reason why Tyral bullied Darrell was because he wanted to let out his anger onto him. I also think he likes Claudia because in the book it states that Tyral will always give Darrell a devious look whenever he’s with Claudia.
While I was reading this book I noticed another important conflict. He didn't have a dad. It’s a small detail that was mentioned but I noticed a lot of things that were related to this detail. Like for instance he had to cry himself to sleep everyday because his dad left. His dad had a high paying job that supported the family. Also in my opinion I think that a dad’s responsibility is mostly motivation. Whenever Darrell is down he needed a dad to pick him right up. A dad is supposed to be at his son’s games and teach life lessons and not beating his wife senseless after drinking. Sadly he didn’t have a dad. No one could protect him accept for himself.
In conclusion Darrell’s life didn’t turn out the way he wanted. He had a broken heart, poor family and no dad to stand by him. Eventually he stood up for himself and his life twisted around.
