CHARACTERS from the book
Maxwell Kane
Maxwell
Kane is one of the Main characters in Freak the Mighty. The author, Rodman Philbrick, describes Max as an unbelievably large kid who lives with his grandparents since his mom died and his dad is in jail. The author also says that Max has a low self-esteem and tells himself he can’t do anything academically. In addition, Max is caring and fearful. In the novel, the author reveals that Max is caring when he goes and helps Kevin get his ornathopter out of the tree because he knows can`t reach it even though Max does not know Kevin. #). This shows that max is willing to help
someone who needs help even though he doesn't know the person he is helping which
in my opinion would be a very caring thing to do. Furthermore,
the author shows that Max is fearful when “ She catches a sight of me coming up out of the down under and it`s like someone shot her. Like she`s scared out of her mind.” (Philbrick #20). This is because she see`s how Max looks like his dad and is scared when freak comes out of the down under. Based on the character’s behavior and dialogue in this novel, you can clearly see that Max is caring and fearful.
By Eric Miller
By Eric Miller
Kevin AKA Freak
Kevin or Freak is one of the main characters in Freak the Mighty. The author, Rodman Philbrick, describes Kevin as a crippled, blonde haired boy with whom Max becomes best friends. Kevin has Morquio Syndrome, where the outside of his body is unable to grow. He walks on crutches and wears a leg brace. He is a genius for his age and size and carries a dictionary with him everywhere. In addition, Kevin is smart and Imaginative In the novel, the author reveals that Kevin is smart when He says “This is and ornithopter. An ornithopter is defined as an experimental device propelled b flapping wings. Or you could say that an ornithopter is a big word for mechanical bird (Philbrick #13). This shows that freak uses this big fancy definition for a word that ha a simple one showing off his smartness Furthermore, the author shows that Kevin is imaginative when Kevin goes to the hospital and says that all of the houses are castles and the pools are moats. This is because Freak loves the Knights of the Round Table and wants to be there so he imagines it. Based on the character’s behavior and dialogue in this novel, you can clearly see that Kevin is smart and imaginative.
By Eric Miller
By Eric Miller
Kenny Kane, AKA “Killer Kane”
Kenny Kane, whose nickname is Killer Kane, is Maxwell's father. Maxwell does not know his father very well because he has spent the last several years in prison for killing Max's mom. Nonetheless, Max has buried memories of his father that cause him to feel fear whenever he thinks of him. Once Killer Kane is out of prison, Max learns that he is a mean and dishonest man. For example, when Max sees his dad strangling Loretta Lee, he says, "...he's got that same cold killer look because he wants her to die, like he wanted Mom to die, and nothing else matters except what he wants" (Phillbrick 129). This shows that Killer Kane is so mean that he will do whatever it takes, including violence or murder, to get what he wants. In addition, Killer Kane proves that he is dishonest when he has a serious talk with Maxwell, and he swears to him that he did not kill Annie, Max's mother (Philbrick 133). Based on this quote, it is obvious that Kane is a liar because the narrator proves later on that Kane did actually kill Max's mother. As you can see, Kenny Kane is a very mean person who cannot be trusted.
By Mrs. Swift Put up by Eric
By Mrs. Swift Put up by Eric
The Fair Gwen Of Air
The Fair Gwen Of Air is a main character in the book Freak The Mighty. she is freaks/Kevin's mom. The Fair Gwen Of Air was good friends with Max's mother before she died. In the book Max describes Gwen as beautiful and cool. for example Max says, "No way you would no a female that beautiful. Because she looks like some kind of movie star."(philbrick7). max is telling the reader that the Fair Gwen Of Air is so beautiful she looks like a movie star. Max then tells the reader that the Gwen is cool, "there's a knife on the table and I pick it up and hand it to the Fair Gwen. She doesn't flinch away and I decided she's okay, she's pretty cool"(Philbrick26). based on the quote Max decides that Gwen isn't scared of him anymore and that she is actually cool to know. By Garrett macedo
Grim and Gram
Grim and Gram are main characters in the book Freak The Mighty they are Max's grandparents. Max lives with Grim and Gram due to his mothers death at the hands of his father, Killer Kane. Grim and Gram are sweet, but worried people. one example of how they are sweet and caring is when Max tells the reader, "called me kicker for a time--- this was day care, the year Grim and Gram took me over"(philbrick1). This statement shows tat they took in Max when he was barley in day care and very young because of the fact they love Max and care for him. One example of how they are worried is when Max also tells the reader that, "Grim has it fixed in his head im at a a dangerous age and they need to be keep under observation"(philbrick5), this quote shows that they are worried bec ause he is at a young and reckless age that he might get in trouble or hurt. by Garrett Macedo
loretta and iggy
|
Loretta Lee and Iggy are both main characters in the story Freak The Mighty. They both used to be friends with Max's dad, Killer Kane. At the beginning they seem like unfriendly people, but they are actually kind. they show their kindness by helping the cops catch Killer Kane. Iggy actually cares and loves Loretta Lee even though we see him telling her to shut up. For example, " All i got room to think about is poor Loretta...,they're bringing her up and out of the cellar and Iggy is running to her crying her name"(philbrick133), This statement shows that because loretta was hurt, Iggy runs to try and comfort her because he cares about her.Even though Iggy cares about her, he can be rude to her...a lot. for example, "shut up Loretta"(Philbrick67). this quote shows that he is rude and doesn't politely tell her to be quiet.
|