Wringer-temaer, Symboler og Motiver
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Wringer af Jerry Spinelli
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Palmer LaRue har frygtet den dag, han fylder 10. I hans by får 10-årige jobbet som "wringer" ved byens årlige familiefestival, Pigeon Day, hvor 5.000 duer er frigivet fra kasser og skudt ned i en konkurrence om en skarpskytterpris. Historien følger Palmers rejse fra et liv drevet af frygt og længslen efter at blive accepteret til et liv, hvor han får tillid til at stå op for det, han tror.
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- THEME: Peer Pressure
- SYMBOL: Nipper
- THEME: True Friendship
- Peer pressure is a major theme. Palmer desperately wants to be friends with the gang in his neighborhood led by the bully Beans. He discards his friendship with Dorothy Gruzik and joins in their teasing and "tree stumping" of her to gain their approval. He goes against his beliefs and values and also hides Nipper, fearing what they will think.
- A beloved pet, Nipper solidifies Palmer’s feelings that Pigeon Day is wrong and unjust. Palmer discovers pigeons are fascinating and beautiful creatures. Hecan't understand why his town shoots 5,000 every year. Nipper also symbolizes Palmer's self-discovery and self-empowerment. His life has been dominated by fear and peer pressure. After adopting Nipper, he begins to stand up for what he believes.
- Friendship is a major theme, but not just the kind based on the gang's bullying and fear. Palmer's has a genuine friendship with Dorothy. He treats her horribly when initiated. However, after Nipper appears, Dorothy is the only one who Palmer can confide in. She accepts and supports him. Their friendship helps Palmer grow more confident and willing to stand up for what is right.
- WRINGER Themes & Symbols
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