Analysis Of Robert Billing's Before The Wave

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“The Wave makes sense, Laurie. Everybody is on the same team. Everyone is equal for once”. (pg.12) The reason why everyone wanted to join The Wave was because of how it made people feel a sense of belonging. The students all wanted to fit in so that’s why they joined The Wave. Nobody wanted to miss out or be that one person who was against it. Most of the students were afraid to hang out with Robert Billing’s before The Wave because of how he would ruin their image. He’s totally isolated and is not successful on ether the social or academic side. When The Wave becomes introduced, he captures the opportunity to finally fit in and make a change. Not only do his grades improve but so does his social life. As Ben’s bodyguard Robert creates an image

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