Os alunos podem rastrear os diferentes temas, símbolos e motivos presentes em Freak the Mighty e criar um mapa de aranha que os rotula, define e ilustra.
نص القصة المصورة
THE BLANK NOTEBOOK
"Eu quero que você preenchê-lo com as nossas aventuras."
Morquio SÍNDROME
"I could tell you all the medical terminology, but what finally happened is his heart just got too big for his body."
AMIZADE
"We're Freak the Mighty, that's who we are. We're nine feet tall, in case you haven't noticed." That's how it started, really, how we got to be Freak the Mighty, slaying dragons and fools and walking high above the world"
Before he goes for his "operation", Kevin gives Max a blank notebook and tells him to "fill it up with our adventures". In this way, Kevin shows Max that he believes in him and his ability to write. He also offers Max a way to remember him and their special times together. Without Max realizing it at the time, it also gives him a way to process his grief.
Freak/Kevin has "Morquio syndrome", which is a rare genetic condition that affects a child's bones and spine, organs and physical abilities. Kevin's organs continued growing while his skeletal system remained small. This is what caused him many health problems.
Kevin e Max desenvolver uma amizade improvável. No início, Max fica pasmo com o enorme vocabulário de Kevin e suas diferenças físicas. No entanto, ele logo descobre que Kevin é a pessoa mais interessante que ele já conheceu e eles formam um vínculo estreito. Ambos se levantam de maneiras diferentes - até literalmente!
THE DICTIONARY
FREAK THE MIGHTYThemes, Symbols & Motifs
TRAUMA
FAMÍLIA
Kevin gives Max a dictionary for Christmas. It is a hand-written book of all his favorite words along with insightful and humorous definitions. Since they bonded over storytelling, learning to read, and Freak increasing Max's vocabulary, this is a meaningful gift from the heart.
Max witnessed the violent loss of his mother at the hands of his father at the tender age of four. His trauma reveals itself in different ways: lashing out at school since pre-school, earning him the nickname "kicker", difficulty learning, nightmares, and being fearful of trusting or befriending anyone until "Freak" comes along.
Max sofreu a perda de sua mãe e seu pai a violência em uma idade jovem. Ele tem sido cuidado por seus avós, que também estão de luto pela perda de sua filha. O pai de Kevin o deixou quando ele era um bebê, aparentemente por causa de seus problemas médicos e foi criado por sua mãe solteira. No entanto, juntos eles formam uma família amorosa e solidária.