![]() ![]() ![]() We learn that Mrs Worthington, who is trying to be flirtatious, feels bad about herself and that is something that Victor feels a connection to. Stuttering also shapes the way in which Victor views the people he meets on his route. It also makes him very wary of taking on the paper route, and since he overcomes this fear, it is also the thing that enables him to "come of age" and discover a new and more confident side of himself. Stuttering causes him to make friends with Rat, since Rat is a patient and kind boy who is supportive of Victor's efforts to express himself. ![]() ![]() It is stuttering that has shaped the personality of the main character, Victor, and he approaches the world as something that has been designed especially to make him say alliterative words and phrases that cause him the maximum problem. The major theme of the novel is stuttering, and since the author himself battled a severe speech impediment growing up, it is the theme in which the most emotion is invested. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]()
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