Why is the book titled "Freak the Mighty"?

The book is called Freak the Mightybecause that is the name of the dual character that Kevin and Max become. Kevin (often called “Freak” by the kids at school who use it as a mean nickname) has a severe birth defect that causes his legs to be permanently deformed. As a result, Kevin is only able to get around using both braces on his legs and crutches. Once Max and Kevin become friends, Max...

The book is called Freak the Mighty because that is the name of the dual character that Kevin and Max become. Kevin (often called “Freak” by the kids at school who use it as a mean nickname) has a severe birth defect that causes his legs to be permanently deformed. As a result, Kevin is only able to get around using both braces on his legs and crutches. Once Max and Kevin become friends, Max sets Kevin on his shoulders in order to get around quicker (and go on adventures). Together, the two become “Freak the Mighty” which allows both of them to overcome obstacles. Kevin overcomes the physical obstacles of his birth defect. Max overcomes the mental obstacles of his insecurity and lack of self-confidence. Even though Kevin dies at the end of the book, Kevin is a true hero in the fact that he allows Max to understand his self-worth. Max eventually gains the self-confidence he needs not only to live a valuable life but also to become a writer in order to share the stories Kevin and Max experienced as “Freak the Mighty.”