character
Who is Jayson porter?
Jayson porter is a 16 year old who lives in baron Florida.
Where is the book based?
The book is based on Bandon Florida.
What shapes the theme of the story the most?
I think the setting and relationship help shapes the theme.
How does Jayson's relationship with his mother influence the events of the plot?
If Jayson had a better relationship with his mother, and if she wasn’t abusive I think that his outlook on life would’ve changed.
Who is Jayson porters best friend?
His best friend is Trax.
What type of neighborhood does Jayson live in?
He lives in the projects.
Explain how the theme of poverty is seen.
This book shows how your environment plays such a big part in someone’s life.
What lead to Jayson jumping?
Abuse at home, struggling at school, and a drug addicted father.
Who is the narrator?
Jayson Porter is the narrator.
What type of school does Jayson go to?
Jayson goes to a very nice school, which is filled with mainly white people.
Explain how the theme of mental heath is seen.
Jayson is a great example of how even though if someone doesn’t show that they are struggling they could still have personal problems.
How did Jayson’s life change after the fall.
He was able to see who was really there for him.
What is the relationship like between Jayson and his mother?
Jayson doesn’t have a good relationship with his mother as she is physically and mentally abusive.
Would the outcome be different if he lived in a better place?
Yes I doubt that Jayson would have as many struggles if his environment was better.
Explain how the theme of friendship seen.
I think that the only reason Jayson waited as long as he did to jump was because he would always think of his friends and not seeing them anymore.
Who is Jayson support system .
His main support system is his friends.
What is Jayson’s relationship with his dad?
Jayson’s dad a is drug addict who doesn’t really talk to him at all.
What role does the setting of the book play to the outcome of Jayson’s life?
The setting of the book plays a major role as a lot of his struggles are due to where the book is located.
Explain how the theme of abuse is seen.
Many people struggle with abuse and people around them won’t even know like trax for example.
What was Jayson thinking when he jumped?
He was thinking that it was gonna be easier gone but at the same time he was regretting it.