Characters
Who is the narrator trying to confront?
Killer Kane
What action does the narrator take when he sees Killer Kane choking Loretta?
He attempts to confront his father.
What does Freak do to distract Killer Kane?
He sprays him in the eyes with water.
What is the setting of the story?
The story takes place in a tense situation involving the narrator and his father.
What do the narrator and Freak do after escaping Killer Kane?
They celebrate their victory.
Who is Loretta Lee in relation to the narrator?
She is someone the narrator cares about and is being choked by Killer Kane.
What does the narrator recall witnessing in his past?
The murder of his mother.
How does Killer Kane react after being sprayed?
He screams in agony.
What background information is provided about the narrator?
He has witnessed trauma in his past, specifically the murder of his mother.
How do the police become involved in the situation?
They arrive after the narrator and Freak escape.
What is Freak's real name?
Maxwell Kane
How does Killer Kane physically threaten the narrator?
He tightens his grip around the narrator's neck.
What critical moment allows the narrator to escape?
Freak's distraction of Killer Kane.
How does the narrator feel throughout the confrontation?
He feels desperation and fear.
What happens to Killer Kane after the escape?
He is left behind as the narrator and Freak flee.
How does Killer Kane react to the narrator's memories?
He dismisses them, claiming they are due to brainwashing.
What causes the situation to escalate before Freak arrives?
Killer Kane is choking the narrator and Loretta.
Where do the narrator and Freak escape to?
They race up the stairs away from Killer Kane.
What is the relationship between the narrator and Killer Kane?
Killer Kane is the narrator's father.
What emotions do the narrator and Freak experience post-escape?
Relief and triumph.
What does the narrator remember about his father's appearance during his mother's murder?
He remembers what Killer Kane was wearing.
What does Freak claim he has when he enters the scene?
Sulfuric acid.
What significant event happens just as they escape?
They burst out into daylight and see police officers.
Why is Loretta Lee important to the narrator?
She represents someone he wants to protect.
What does the narrator reflect on after the encounter?
The traumatic memories and the bravery of Freak.