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Freak The Mighty. How can we identify bullying?. What is Bullying?. “Bullying is a learned behavior. It is when a person or group tries to hurt or control another person in a harmful way.”. “stupid”, “dumb”, “slow” physically big people are afraid of him lonely “never had a brain”
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Freak The Mighty How can we identify bullying?
What is Bullying? • “Bullying is a learned behavior. It is when a person or group tries to hurt or control another person in a harmful way.”
“stupid”, “dumb”, “slow” physically big people are afraid of him lonely “never had a brain” Gets into fights “Kicker” = nickname Doesn’t like being hugged Angry “Mad Max” = nickname LD class Looks and acts like “Him” Father is scary Low self-esteem “butthead” 8th grade Characterization - Max
“Freak” = nickname weird physically small very smart talkative teaches Max “fierce” uses crutches leg braces “hooked on robots” blond hair “scowling”/”death-ray eyes “cripple” van lives with Mom 8th grade Characterization - Kevin
Bullying in the novel • Max is called names in school (p.3). • Tony D, or Blade, calls Kevin and Max names: “Frankenstein and Igor” (p. 29) • Tony D, or Blade, chases Max and Kevin into the pond on the Fourth of July (p. 37).
Bullying in the novel • Loretta makes fun of Kevin when the boys first visit the Tenements. She calls him a “midget man.” She also teases Kevin about his father being a “magician” and doing a disappearing act (p. 71).
How do Max and Kevin respond to bullying? • Kevin uses his brain, instead of violence • The boys become Freak the Mighty • Max has a place where he can relax and feel safe • Kevin acts proud and stands up to the class as Freak the Mighty. • Kevin teaches Max and gives him confidence.
Suggestions for dealing with bullying • Supervision by adults in and out of school • Consequences for bullies • Environment where bully behavior is not tolerated. • Communication between teachers and parents • Rewards and recognition for positive behavior. • Teach about bullying in school
Works Cited • http://www.lfcc.on.ca/bully.htm • http://www.bullying.org/public/frameset.cfm • www.safeyouth.org/scripts/teens/bullying.asp