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Character Analysis Of Trash By Andy Mulligan

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In the written text trash by Andy Mulligan at the beginning of the text a character that changed was Rat. The author wants to reveal to us how rat started from having no family to having family and being loved. An important character that changed at the beginning was rat. Throughout the book trash by Andy Mulligan. An example of change is when Raphael said “We stuck together we stayed in the dark.” I understand from this that rat has changed into a boy with friends and who is cared for. This reveals to me that Rats change was good for him and he has found some kind of happiness. Rats change helped me understand the importance of friends and family. Raphael and Gardo approached Rat, without them approaching him he would still be without family and lonely. Rat started off as an alone unnoticed boy at a dumpsite. The consequences are that Rat will find it harder and longer to warm up to the boys, he hasn 't experienced people around him before as he has been alone for most of his life. Another example of change is when Olivia said “The fact that three little boys could break my heart one minute and flatter me the next.” I understand from this that Rat found friends for a lifetime and the change is so crucial for him to have a good life. I learnt that Olivia thought the boys could do anything. Rat learnt the hard way and has a tough time finding friends. It showed me that there is always a light at the end of the tunnel. Showed me that Rat grew to the boys and warmed

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