Wringer-Themen, Symbole und Motive
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Wringer von Jerry Spinelli
Unterrichtspläne von Liane Hicks
Palmer LaRue hat den Tag gefürchtet, an dem er 10 Jahre alt wird. In seiner Stadt bekommen 10-Jährige beim jährlichen Familienfest der Stadt, dem Pigeon Day, wo 5.000 Tauben zu sehen sind, den Job als „Wringer“. aus Kisten befreit und in einem Wettbewerb um einen Scharfschützenpreis abgeschossen. Die Geschichte folgt Palmers Reise von einem Leben, das von Angst und der Sehnsucht getrieben wird, akzeptiert zu werden, zu einem Leben, in dem er das Selbstvertrauen gewinnt, für das einzustehen, woran er glaubt.
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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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