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Importance Of Ed Boone

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Christopher’s parents, Ed Boone and Judy Boone, are very important people in Christopher’s life, as well as important characters in this novel. They play a big part in his life, he wouldn’t be the kind of person he is without their constant lectures and care that they provide. Both, the mother and the father, love and care for Christopher. “She had sent me lots of love and had my Get Well card on the table beside her bed.” Before his mother passed away, and even during her slow death, Judy continued to send love to her son. “Christopher, I would never, ever do anything to hurt you.” Christopher’s father makes a promise to Christopher. He promises he will do anything and everything it takes to help him regain Christopher’s trust again. Christopher

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