Schooled By Gordon Korm Character Analysis

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This is how Capricorn Anderson is NOT a hero in Schooled by Gordon Korman. First, Capricorn goes to Claverage Middle School aka C Average. Cap first isn’t one is that because he knows how to drive that young, charging 30 dollars to Mr.Kasigi and also sending money for the halloween dance to a charity. Finally, Capricorn then leaves Rain’s house at the end without permission from her and plus she said no. This is how Capricorn Anderson is not a hero. First, Capricorn knows how to drive at that early and he actually got arrested and got released a few times within the story. The text states””You’re in a lot of trouble, kid!” The police made Cap lie facedown in the aisle while they cuffed his hands behind his back”(Korman 76). This quote shows how Cap had got in trouble for driving the school bus and someone called the dispatchers and the police and ambulance came over and eventually they arrested Cap for driving too young and without a license. This is how Capricorn is not a hero by driving underage. Next, Capricorn is not a hero by charging 30 dollars to a principal’s account for writing an insufficient check. The text states”Dear Customer, We are returning this check to you because your account is overdrawn and the transaction cannot be honored. A service fee of $30.00 …show more content…

The text states”I’d asked Rain just that morning if I could go, and she’d said no.”All that’s behind you know, Cap. Our life is here””(Korman 180) and “Dear Rain, I’m sorry, but this is just too important. Don’t worry about me, I’ll be home soon. Cap”(Korman 182). This quote shows that Capricorn wanted to go at first but he can’t go because Rain wouldn’t let him go to the dance. At the end Cap decides to go and he just gets out of the house without permission and just goes to the party. This is how Capricorn is not a hero because he doesn't listen to his

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