Analysis Of Thatcher From The Story 'People Call Me Crazy'

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Claim: Have you ever been so scared of something but you knew that if you conquered that fear that you could do amazing things. Thats what Thatcher from the story “People Call Me Crazy” is brave because did an amazing thing that helped his friend and it helped him. Some of the reasons that show that he is brave are because of his actions at Lakewood, because he faced his fear, and because he joined a search and rescue team. All of these things show that Thatcher is a great role model and is very brave. Taking Action Thatcher is brave because of his actions at Camp Lakewood. I know this because he saves his friend Richie even though he had to face one of his greatest fears, In the text it says, “I was fighting the currents, Richie, and my

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