The Moustache By Robert Cormier Analysis
In the story, “The Moustache,” written by Robert Cormier, a teenage boy goes to visit his grandmother, with a new moustache that he grew out. Sometimes in life people feel confident about something, but through the support and guidance of others they can have a new perspective.
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