The Chocolate War

Cormier, R. (1974). The chocolate war. NY: Delacorte. Jerry Renault has disturbed the universe. Stunned by his mother’s death, he is in no way interested in abiding by others pleas. The pain inflicted during football tryouts is nothing compared to coping with his mother’s death and father’s daily sulking. The Trinity Catholic School is having their annual candy sale fundraising event and Jerry refuses to accept the 50 box challenge. Brother Leon is appalled by his refusal and seeks the assistance of the Vigils to see this candy sale goes smooth. The Vigils threats don’t seem to make Jerry change his mind. Students in the school start seeing him as a hero for his stance and that infuriates the Vigils and Brother Leon. At the end, Jerry is left fighting for his life and alone. The themes of this story of standing up for yourself or your beliefs on a cause are seen throughout the story. Jerry Renaults cause almost cost him his life. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbYjgcbTYQQ