Characters
He is the narrator of Freak the Mighty.
Who is Max Kane?
The name of the persona Kevin and Max create together.
Who is Freak the Mighty?
Max feels he isn't smart, but Kevin shows him this matters more.
What is courage?
Most of the story takes place in this type of area.
What is a neighborhood (or town)?
"Reading is like looking through a telescope."
Who is Freak?
Who is Kevin (Freak)?
Kevin tells Max that he's getting this type of new body.
What is a bionic body?
The theme shown by Max and Kevin's strong friendship.
What is loyalty?
Kevin rides on Max's shoulders, symbolizing this.
What is a partnership or friendship?
"I never had a brain until Freak came along."
Who is Max?
Max lives with these 2 family members.
Who are Grim and Gram?
Max is kidnapped by this person.
Who is his father, Kenny Kane?
Kevin faces physical challenges, while Max deals with this type of struggle.
What is emotional struggle?
Kevin calls this his "dictionary" and uses it to learn new words.
What is Freak's personal word book/dictionary?
"Nothing is a drag kid. Think about it."
Who is Loretta Lee?
Max's father, known for his violent past
Who is Kenny "Killer" Kane?
Kevin uses this item as a "weapon" to help rescue Max.
What is a squirt gun filled with soap, vinegar and chili powder?
Max's fear of becoming like his father relates to this theme.
What is identity?
Max refers to this place as the "Down under."
What is the basement or his room?
"Sure it will hurt but life is dangerous."
Who is Freak?
Kevn's mother, who is also friends with Max's grandparents.
Who is Gwen?
Max honors Kevin after his death by doing this.
What is writing their story?
The book emphasizes this theme by showing how Kevin uses his mind to cope.
What is imagination?
This object symbolizes Max's memories and a tribute to Freak.
What is the book he writes?
"All you got from him are your looks and your size. You've got your mother's heart and that's what counts."
Who is Gram?