Makot is a teenager living in Hawaii with his parents who are wealthy or have a good amount of money. He seems slightly weird or different which isn't bad he just seems like a loner even though he has people around him a lot. I kinda feel bad for him because it seems like he tries to win people over with money and material things instead of genuinely making friends.
He acts immature and this might be the lack of real friends or lack of interactions with his parents. I think this left a bad taste in his mouth because it felt like he was holding somewhat of a grudge against his parents. The apple did not fall to far from the tree. The family over all seemed kinda odd but I think we will find out why.
Hello Brian,
ReplyDeleteGood point! I think that the way Makot has learned to buy friends with money is a direct relationship of him having a lack of direction and guidance from his parents. It is also why he is a little mischievous and a troublemaker. I dont think that it is intentional but he just didnt have any morals taught to him is what I think.
Thanks for sharing,
Mandy Ericson
Hi Brian,
ReplyDeleteI think Makot's parents were disrespected and shunned by the other adults on the island because of Makot's mom's reputation. It sounds like she was maybe a prostitute? So the other parents would forbid their children from playing with Makot once they found out. When you are a kid being told to not do something to protect your future, it's had to understand why, but your parents are trying to protect you. Unfortunately, people make assumptions on Makot just because of who his parents are, and I think that's wrong. It doesn't make him a bad kid. It's not like he told his parents to be like that. But you are right, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. It's a good chance Makot will follow the same path of disrespect as his parents.
Thanks.
I agree with your insights that Markot tries to win everyone over with his money rather than just a normal friendship. He tries to hard in my opinion on trying to make friends rather than just letting them come by themselves. I believe that if he acted like himself rather than some one he was not than he woul have a normal life. But until then he will continue to be a "loner" in your perspective.
ReplyDeleteGood job! I think that your ideas about Markot are very insightful. I think that you are right when you said that he was a little bit immature with lack of friends. People really don't know how to socialize when they don't have communication with the outside world and with friends. His Mom being a prositute has something to do with how Markot and his whole family dynamic is. I think we will find out more about his life as the book gos on. Good job!!!!!
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