Looking For Alaska Entry Two

Throughout the story I am beginning to notice that Pudge’s character is the most dynamic. At the start of the book Pudge just went along with everybody else did and didn’t really make decisions for himself. He never stood up for himself either.  All Pudge wants is to be accepted at Culver Creek and make new friends. Unfortunately, Colonel is the opposite. He has plenty of friends who are always getting into trouble. Colonel is more of a static character because it seems like all he does in the story is go out and party with friends. He hasn’t had any major changes yet because he has gone to this boarding school for a long time; while Pudge is brand new to the boarding school setting. I also feel like Alaska is used to the setting but I see a major change that would occur later on in the story. Her charming look insures she has many friends to be around. Alaska also wants to learn more about Pudge since their first date went so well.

A common theme that is beginning to appear is One must choose their friends wisely because many consequences may occur with the wrong people. For example Pudge was duct taped and thrown into a river by a group of boys. He tried to speak up for himself but it didn’t matter, it was too late. These boys were all of Colonel’s friends and thinks he was definitely behind all of it. When he asked him Colonel said that it happens to all the new kids. This leaves Pudge confused because if he knew they were planning that why wouldn’t he warn him or even stop the boys from doing it. Instead of using chapters in-between days, John Green uses the number of days before, “one hundred thirty-six days before.” This makes the book interesting because he doesn’t tell you what this event that they are counting down to is.