The Chocolate War Character Analysis

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People have been raised believing that being an individual is what the world wants you to be, but as those kids grow they realized how difficult it truly is to be an individual. As this may not be like that for every one but most people i have known have had difficulty being themselves. And in the book The Chocolate War written by Robert Cormier the main character does though the same difficulties.
One of the biggest difficulties of people being an individual rather than actually judged it’s the fear of judgement. Most people amuse that they’re going to be judged, going back and though in their heads not letting themselves be or do what they want. Unlike Jerry he said “no” even though he was done with the Vigils assignment without thinking, and then quickly rejected it. Jerry couldn't understand why said “no” again having an inner battle with himself, saying “ Why did you do that? I don’t know. Have you gone crazy? (cormier page 119)”. Jerry wasn’t the only one who’s scared of judgement Goober also wonder if he’s doing the right thing. He wanted to be there for Jerry but he didn’t want to become a victim too. …show more content…

Jerry is constantly getting harassed and asked why. “Would you ask Renault why he isn't selling the chocolates like everybody else. (cormier page 204)”. Then there’s the bullies that stop until they get what they want. Archie for example, he attacked Jerry any chance he got, making the entire school go after him too. On top of that Brother Leon blamed Jerry for the chocolate sale going badly, claiming that “Before a cure can be found, the case must be discovered. But in this case, Cochran, the cause is know. The carrier of the disease is known.” … “Renault...Renault..(cormier page

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