the things a brother knows by dana reinhardt

125) At what other times does he forego his impulses in favor of what is right? What is his ultimate choice? Does he reach his goal? How does Levi demonstrate his ultimate choice over his immediate desire? In Loren’s apartment, for example, he gets angry and wants to go home, but he chooses to sit down and listen.

113)įrom the time Levi leaves on his journey to find Bo, Levi realizes that he has a choice: only he can choose his own path. What does Levi mean when he says, “Shadows grow even bigger when cast from half a world away.”(p. When Boaz left, Levi wanted to live outside of his shadow. How does Levi know Boaz is lying? Why does the lie cause Levi so much concern?īefore Boaz left for the war, Levi lived in his shadow-Bo was confident, good looking, at ease with people, funny, everything Levi wasn’t. Levi fears that Boaz’s journey is a cover-up for where he is really going. How does Dov help Levi navigate the maze of his confusing emotions to help Boaz on his journey? What decision does Levi make as a result of his grandfather’s advice? Levi goes to Dov with his concern for his brother. How can they both be Levi’s best friends? What does Levi gain from each of their relationships? How do the three of them form such a cohesive team? Zim and Pearl are so completely different, yet Levi considers them his best friends. How do Boaz’s parents react to his isolation? What attempts do they make to reach out to their son? How has Boaz’s change in personality affected their relationship? What are Levi’s feelings toward Boaz since he has returned? Why are his feelings so conflicted? Levi copes with the idol worship of his brother by the kids and adults at school while knowing that at home his brother is not doing well. How does Boaz’s personal choice affect his entire family? In what ways does his return home bring the pain of Bo’s choice out in the open? Boaz’s decision to join the Marines is completely unexpected.

The things a brother knows by dana reinhardt