The Chocolate War

The Chocolate War is a book about a student named Jerry Renault at an all boys Catholic high school, who goes against everything his school teaches about participation, and school spirit when he refuses to sell the chocolates for the schools profit. Although the chocolate sell was voluntary, it was basically unheard of to refuse to sell. Not only was Jerry ridiculed for his choice to not sell the chocolates by the teachers, students, and "friends". He was not only unfairly treated but physically abused for his choice to exercise his right of not selling the chocolates.

What impact did Jerry Renault have in the story?

Jerry Renault left a large impact on the school in the story. He stood up for his rights, but the only issue is what he stood up for. Jerry had a perfectly normal freshman life. There was football, new friends, girls, average grades, and some less that normal teachers. But he compromised his "higher-up" position at his school as a freshman for what... I don't exactly know. Jerry failed to specifically determine the reason for his actions. So, Jerry Renault did leave an impact...but an impact of courage? Or did he leave behind confusion and tension?

How is Jerry Renault's life similar to mines?

He is a freshman in high school just like me. And will fight for what he believes in. He is also religious, and so am I.

How is Jerry Renault different from me?

One of the main differences I picked up on between me and Jerry, is knowing why we have the opinion we do, or what we are fighting for. Another difference is Jerry seemed to bring issues to himself. He could have easily sold the chocolates to avoided all his issues. Another difference is that if I was trying to make a change and saw that one method wasn't working, I would explore some other less threatening, brutal, and safer options. He should have sought other options. And I think he may have realized that when he got beat in the boxing ring at the end.