I read the book Head Case by Sarah Aronson.
Characters
Frank Marder: Frank is the main character of the book. When he is seventeen, Frank makes a poor decision to drink and drive after a party. He crashes his car and kills two people and is paralyzed from the neck down. The struggle of dealing with his paralysis is a reminder of the accident that he must learn to cope with every day. At the end of the book, Frank learns to accept his condition and becomes grateful for what he still is able to do.
Frank’s Parents: Frank’s parents take countless hours each day helping Frank and making sure that he has anything he needs. They must learn to adapt to a selfless life of putting Frank’s needs before their own. Although this is often difficult and frustrating, they eventually come together as a family to make the best of their situation.
Ruth Stein: Ruth is the mother of Meredith Stein, Frank’s girlfriend that was killed in the accident. After her daughter’s death she had a heavy and unforgiving heart, but as the story progressed, Ruth was able to forgive and was one of Frank’s biggest supporters. She wrote on a blog as “anonymous” and told people that they should not be so hard on Frank-- he is paralyzed for the rest of his life.
Plot
It only took one night to change the life of seventeen-year-old Frank Marder forever. On a Saturday night, Frank was at a party with his friends having a great time. They were dancing, and talking, and drinking. After the party, and a few too many drinks, he was driving his girlfriend, Meredith, home and he crashed. Frank killed two people that night: Meredith and an old man crossing the street.
Along with killing two people because of his poor decision that night, Frank was paralyzed ...
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...cts with his parents when they are trying to help him. He and his parents get frustrated and impatient when something does not go as planned. Arguments often take place regarding how Frank wants something done because he cannot do it himself.
Person vs. Society: Frank must learn to cope with the people who are unforgiving of his mistake and think he should receive further punishment. It is difficult for him to hear negative remarks and ruthless comments for strangers saying he should have greater consequences, even though he is paralyzed for life.
Person vs. Nature: Frank encounters many problems with his environment and surroundings. Since he is unable to move anything below his neck, it is troublesome to maneuver and live comfortably in his environment. His inability to move in his home and be self-sufficient is a constant battle between Frank and nature.
Before the murder, Ruth had concerns about her son Frank’s relationship with the killer’s estranged wife and fears the worst for her ...
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