For this discussion I chose the characters “Flyboy” and “Mercedes” as they appear to be on the complete opposite ends of the spectrum in terms of their response to the high prices of toys. For one thing, I noticed how Mercedes attempted to knock the poorer kids down a notch by mocking the improvised toys they resorted to. There also appeared to be a tension amongst the group in regard to Mercedes prompted by her jaded and inconsiderate comments. Meanwhile, Flyboy observes silently for the entire time until they enter the store. Flyboy carries this mature, old soul personality that shows that he’s been exposed to the harsh realities and injustices of life perhaps far too soon. That being the case, He has a deeper understanding of the value of a dollar and allows him to truly see the absurdity Miss Moore had been trying to show them. And the cherry on top is how while everyone was learning a deep lesson Mercedes was just concerned about when her father is going to buy the toy for her.
Powered by:
top