After Ever After~Jorden Sonnenblick
Grace Bertram #4 | Block 4 | Hinkle
Characters
Jeffrey Alper {Protagonist} - Jeffrey Alper is a young teenager who had a type of cancer called leukemia which decays the bone narrow. He was able to survive and keep living as a normal teen because of chemotherapy. But, chemotherapy affected many things that he did for example he could no longer to run because he couldn't lift one of his legs. That doesn't stop him from riding his bike to school everyday. Jeffrey always rides his bike wherever she goes. Chemo also affected his thinking skills because he was no longer as good as he was before in mathematics. But what makes Jeffrey likable, is his personality. He gave people a sense that he was approachable and kind. For example, someone dropped their books and he insisted to pick them up not even thinking that later in the book she would become his girlfriend. Jeffrey, although not as smart as other people, has many other talents and traits that makes Jeffery, Jeffery.
Thaddeus Ibsen {protagonist} - Thaddeus Ibsen is the type of person you can't really talk to. His mean attitude and hatred towards people makes him less approachable than others. His sarcasm and downright personality is what makes him a good friend to Jeffrey. I guess you could say that Thaddeus is the complete opposite of Jeffrey, but also has some good traits in him. Although he doesn't act like it, on the inside he cares about the people he loves. For example, Tad is also diagnosed with cancer and has survived the horror, but in exchange created a gap between him and his sister. He knew that if he died it would bring a lot of sadness onto her. With that in mind, he has made the sacrifice to be mean to her, in order for her to not take it hard. I can see why Jeffrey thinks of him different than anyone else. His love and compassion for those he cares about, truly exposes a different side of him. It's hard to judge people based on their cover, especially Tad.
Lindsey Abraham {Protagonist} - Lindsey Abraham is a young, smart, athletic, beautiful and kind person. She allows herself to see eye to eye with Jeffrey which creates an instant relationship between the two. Her characteristics as a girl physically and mentally is what makes Jeffrey wonder why she was so interested in him, knowing he had cancer. He was amazed to see how she liked him. On her first day of this new school, as she was rushing to class, she accidentally dropped her books and papers. Jeffrey, the kind person he is, insisted on picking them up even though he would also be late to his class. It instantly sparked a relationship between Lindsey and Jeffrey. That shows that Lindsey is sensible about the right kind of people. And even at such a young age she has already knows what she wants her future job to be. Her ability to be social and sense of morals gives me the impression that she only exists in books because a lot of people aren't like that.
Theme
Setting
Symbolism
New Jersey
This is the state where Jeffery lives and attends school.
Pennsylvania
This is were Jeffery's mother teaches school.
California
This is where Lindsey lives before moving to attend Jeffery's school.
Halloween Hop
This is the dance Jeffery attends in eighth grade.
Donald Duck
This is the costume that Jeffery wears to the Halloween dance.
East Village Middle School
This is where Jeffery, Tad, and Lindsey attend eighth grade.
The Conversation
This is the talk Jeffery says all cancer survivors have to have with anyone who might be a potential girlfriend.
Cyrano de Bergerac
This is the play the students read in English that prompt Tad's magnificent gesture.
Oranges
This is what Jeffery buys for Lindsey for Christmas.
A Hello Kitty bicycle horn
This is what Lindsey gives Jeffery for Christmas as a joke.