Characters
Who was Joseph?
He was 15 years old boy who was sent to orphanage because he almost tried to kill his teacher in his school. He only thinks about his daughter Jupiter, although traumatized. He also has talents better than other students of his age in math and fitness.
How much does Jack really mattered for Joseph?
Jack matters immensely to Joseph as his first true friend, a source of stability, and a bridge to a safe life. Jack provides unwavering loyalty, helping Joseph feel accepted after a traumatic past, even risking his life to save Joseph from a frozen river.
Where was Joseph loved by the cows like Rosie and Dahila
Hurds farm in East Sumner, Maine
What happened after the argument between Mr Brook and Hurds family?
After the arguments and conflict regarding his son Joseph, the abusive Mr. Brook ultimately shows up intoxicated, kidnaps Joseph, and drives them off a bridge into an icy river, killing both himself and Joseph.
Who was Madeleine?
She was the 13-year-old girlfriend of the protagonist, Joseph Brook, and the mother of his daughter, Jupiter. She is characterized as a wealthy, neglected girl whose parents are rarely home, leading to a deep, secret connection with Joseph. She was also a caring girl as she warms him up by red woolen blanket.
Who was Mr Brook
He was the primary antagonist, acting as a greedy plumber and the abusive biological father of Joseph. He was characterized by his greed, resentment, and violent behavior, ultimately causing his own death and Joseph's in a drunken, reckless car crash.
What is Madeleine's biggest regret and secret?
The biggest regret of Madeleine was that she didn't have the knowledge of parenting since she was 13 years old. The biggest secret of Madeleine was that she concealed that she was pregnant with Joseph's baby after her parents took out an injunction to keep them apart.
Where was Joseph trapped and then was saved by Jack?
He was playing in Alliance river, as he was just remembering Jupiter, who loves ice skating. But, Jack, who was traumatized by the death of yellow dogs, took Joseph out of the river.
Discuss the events that took place after Joseph realised that Madeline is pregnant?
Joseph’s discovery of Madeleine’s pregnancy marks a turning point that shifts him from a troubled kid to a young man driven by a singular, fierce devotion.
What happened to Jospeh after getting to know that Madeleine passed away?
experienced a downward spiral of trauma and legal trouble before finding a path toward redemption with Hurds family?
Who witnessed Joseph entering the church?
Pastor Greenleaf
Where has Joseph been after knowing about Jupiter's whereabouts before he was taken away by Mr Brook?
Joseph got to know that his daughter Jupiter is in Brunswick.
How Joseph died?
Joseph dies when his abusive father kidnaps him at gunpoint and drives a truck recklessly, crashing through the railing of a bridge into the freezing Alliance River. He dies in the icy water, mirroring an earlier incident where a dog drowned in the same river.
Why was Joseph's death more tragic for the Hurds family, despite they were not his biological parents?
Hurds family loved Jospeh, who was biased by other students and teachers for having bad behaviour at his previous school despite having several mental and struggles. Joseph was like a son for the hurds family and best friend for jack.
Which teacher connects Joseph through literature?
Mrs Halloway