Blog 27: TBCC, The End

Period 3: What happened down in the Lenape Indian burial ground's cave? How do geologists at Stockton College explain the events? Why is it clear that Torey is still profoundly bothered by what he saw down there? In your opinion, is Dr. Fahdi have Torey's best interests in mind? Cite a quotation from the text to support your conclusions.

When Torey went looking for Creed in the Indian Burial Ground, he discovered a cave and when he took a cover over a body, he saw a body with blonde hair. As he took the cover off he discovered the body as if it were burning and the smell was terrible. He then ran away in fear. When the geologists at Stockton College explained what happened they said that the body was not exposed to any oxygen. So, when Torey discovered the body, the oxygen caused the body to decay and made a burning smell.

It is clear that Torey is still bothered by what he saw because when he was in the hospital, he refused to eat. This was because of the smell he experienced from the decaying body.In my opinion, Dr. Fahdi does have Torey's best interests in mind because he feels bad for Torey. He always cites that he does not mind Torey seeing his family or Ali, he just has to eat first. Dr. Fahdi is considerate of what Torey went through and only wants him to get better. However, Torey does not trust him with his consideration. "He looked down at his feet, and I knew he was looking at the food tray. He was playing games with me. They all were."(300 Plum-Ucci)

Blog 26: Dishonesty Breeds Dishonesty/ Ch. 17

4. Do you sympathize with Mrs. Creed at this point in the book? Explain your reasoning. What characters are aiding her in the search for her son? Who possesses the power in the situation and why? Include a quotation with your opinions.

At this point of the book, I do sympathize for Mrs. Creed a little in the disappearance of her son Chris. I feel the reason she is pointing fingers is that she wants to have some piece of mind that someone is responsible because she doesn't think that her son would commit suicide. The character aiding her in her search is Chief Bowen, this is the man who posses the power. This is because he is the chief of police in Steepleton. "Richardson, get up, before i cuff you and drag you out of here," (Plum-Ucci 221). This quote is by Chief Bowen and this shows his power because when he gets angry he has the right to do this. Therefore, Chief Bowen is the one who posses the power in this case.