Do I dare disturb the universe? That quote screams out from a poster hung in Jerry Renault’s locker. It’s hard enough being a freshman (at a boy’s Catholic school), going out for the football team, and trying to fit in. But Jerry has been targeted for an initiation by The Vigils, a secret society of elite students. His assignment is simple, really. During the school wide fundraiser, Jerry must refuse to sell the chocolates for 10 days, after which he may accept the chocolates. Quite a difficult task considering that this year the boys are being asked to sell twice as many (50 boxes each) at double the cost. As day 10 approaches, Jerry decides to disturb the universe and continues to refuse to sell. The Chocolate War that ensues could have Jerry wondering whether life is worth taking a stand or if it’s better to follow the crowd.
Friday, February 08, 2008
The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier
Do I dare disturb the universe? That quote screams out from a poster hung in Jerry Renault’s locker. It’s hard enough being a freshman (at a boy’s Catholic school), going out for the football team, and trying to fit in. But Jerry has been targeted for an initiation by The Vigils, a secret society of elite students. His assignment is simple, really. During the school wide fundraiser, Jerry must refuse to sell the chocolates for 10 days, after which he may accept the chocolates. Quite a difficult task considering that this year the boys are being asked to sell twice as many (50 boxes each) at double the cost. As day 10 approaches, Jerry decides to disturb the universe and continues to refuse to sell. The Chocolate War that ensues could have Jerry wondering whether life is worth taking a stand or if it’s better to follow the crowd.
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