Ghost's Realizations
Why does Ghost feel like he needs to run?
To escape his past and his fear.
What is Coach Brody´s job?
He is a track coach.
What is the main thing Ghost is embarrassed about?
His shoes.
What does Ghost do to his shoes?
He cuts the tops off to make them look like track shoes.
How does Ghost see his past?
He sees it as something bad he must hide.
What does Ghost think of Brandon?
A bullly.
How does confidence affect Ghost?
It makes him defensive and scared to ask for help.
Why does Ghost go to the track
He sees the track team practicing and feels drawn to the speed.
What does Ghost realize about his anger?
His anger is a defense against being hurt.
What does Ghost learn about the Coach's past?
He learns that Coach grew up just like him.
How is toughness defined in these chapters?
Toughness is not just physical.
Why does Ghost steal the shoes?
He steals them because he is desperate to fit in.
How does Ghost see himself?
As something real but hard to trust at first.
What does Ghost realize about Lu?
He realizes Lu is talented but also has his own pressures.
How does feeling embarrassed affect Ghost's behavior?
Embarrassment leads him to act suddenly, such as cutting his shoes, to avoid being judged.
What happens at the tryouts?
What is Ghost´s internal conflict regarding his identity?
Ghost realizes that he is not just a boy who runs from his father; he is someone who can take a different path, though he struggles with fear with being different.
What does Ghost realize about the team dynamic?
He realizes the team is a mix of people with different struggles.
How do the themes intersect in the locker rooms?
The locker room becomes a space where pride and embarrassment collide, forcing Ghost to confront his vulnerability
What happens at the tryouts?
Stealing the shoes leads to a moment of intense guilt and the realization that his chouice have real world consequences.