Analysis Of Brent Hartinger s The - 968 Words

Author Brent Hartinger has written an interesting novel that explores the duality of man in reference to an individual s outward appearance compared to their inward appearance. A strong point of this novel is Middlebrow’s willingness to explore new and exciting things, such as going â€Å"The Geography Club† A.K.A (The Gay-Straight Alliance). A weak point of this novel is when Middlebrow meets random strangers online and engages in sexual activity. Teen’s who are searching for their own identity may find Middlebrow’s tale of not only discovering himself, but elevating himself extremely interesting. The plot of two teens hiding not only their true identity, but an entire Gay-Straight Alliance club from their outside world, until they are labeled outcasts, proves to be the most interesting aspect of this novel. Although there are numerous good role models within this novel, I believe that Min’s selfless actions of forming the â€Å"The Geography Club † to offer a safe haven for homosexual students establish her as the novel’s true role model. Since this novel deals with heavy drinking and extreme sexuality exploration, this novel should only be read by fifteen year olds to adults. Awards: N/A Challenges: University Place school official decided to remove The Geography Club from the district’s library shelves after parents complained. Superintendent Patti Banks banned The Geography Club, saying she was â€Å"alarmed by the ‘romanticized’ partial of a teen meeting a stranger at night in a