Considering that Kevin does many "actions" in Freak the Mighty, I thought it might be a good idea to choose one that says something about his character. One "action" that Kevin does all the time is read. This action is intended to show Kevin's intelligence.
Matter of fact, I watch tons of tube, but I also read tons of books so I can figure out what's true and what's fake, which isn't always easy....
Considering that Kevin does many "actions" in Freak the Mighty, I thought it might be a good idea to choose one that says something about his character. One "action" that Kevin does all the time is read. This action is intended to show Kevin's intelligence.
Matter of fact, I watch tons of tube, but I also read tons of books so I can figure out what's true and what's fake, which isn't always easy. Books are like truth serum--if you don't read, you can't figure out what's real.
In this quotation, Kevin is speaking to Max who, of course, is a big fan of the television set. Kevin is always described as the opposite of Max. While Max's important "action" here is watching TV, Kevin's important "action" is reading. As described, Kevin reads in order to find out what is true and real. This is a testament to how smart Kevin is.
Kevin needs these smarts because of his physical disabilities. Kevin has a kind of growth condition and many birth defects that cause him to be of incredibly small stature. One of these many defects is that Kevin's heart is literally too big for his body. (This becomes a metaphorical element as well in that Kevin also has love for everyone, often to his own detriment.) Not only is Kevin's heart too big, but his imagination and his intelligence are "too big" for his body as well. Kevin never "fits" into society, school, or any situation well. Kevin uses his imagination (and his reading prowess) in order to make life livable.
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