His villainous thoughts and actions highlight him,
and make him the most interesting characar in the
novel
Archie is an opportunistic bully, and
seizes the chance to psychologically
hurt someone whenever he can. He
rarely retorts to pysical violence.
Jerry Renault
Portrayed as the protagonist,
but isn't talked about as
frequently as Archie
Has some problems with his personal life, but is overall
a relatively happy teenager until his life is disturbed by
the chocolate sale
Throughout the story, Jerry
struggles to determine whether
or not he should stand up for
his beliefs. When he decides to,
the consequences he faces are
terrible. However, his protest
still left a mark at Trinity.
Essay topic: What is the
authour saying about life
and living throughout the
book?
Neagtives
Author could be trying to
discourage the reader and
force them into thinking that
'disturbing the universe' is
foolish.
By showing how other students
at trinity were not largely affected
by Jerry's uprising, the author
could be stating that staying silent
and voiding trouble is safer than
voicing your opinion
Positives
Brother Leon, and The Vigil's frustration could show that Jerry's effort to
make a change works. Thus, the author could be showing that hard work
pays off and that by dedicating and sacrificing enough, a task can be
accomplished eventually.
The mark and influence Jerry had at Trinity,
despite his revolution's unfortunate end, could
be a sign which showed how Jerry's ability to
endure through pain left an everlasting mark a
midst a corrupt school.
Battles of Power
Archie vs Carter: In an attepmt to have leadership over The Vigils, Archie and
Carter have and indirect conflict, where physical fights psychological power. This
could have been shown through the awkward contact that Archie and Carter made
with each other.
Brother Leon vs. The Vigils: Excluding the bitter
ending, Brother Leon and The Vigils have a shaky
relationship for the most part of the noel. This is
because bother parties are separately trying to have
more control of the school. One wrecks chaos, while
another tries to force discipline.
Jerry Renault vs. Brother Leon, The Vigils: After having disobeyed The Vigils for the first time, Jerry
had started a conflict not only with The Vigils, but with brother Leon himself. While Jerry was trying to
fight corruption and abuse which was delivered by both of these people, the other side managed to oust
Jerry and put a stop to a rebellion. However, Renault's acts still left a memorable mark at Trinity.