"Im a sweaty fat kid standing on the edge of the subway platform staring at the tracks. I'm seventeen years old,weigh 296 pounds, and I'm six-foot-one. I have a crew cut, yes a crew cut, sallow skin, and the kind of mouth that puckers when i breathe. I'm wearing a shirt that reads Miami beach spring break 1997, and huge bland tan pants---the only kind of pants I own. Eight pairs, all tan. It's sunday afternoon and I'm standing just over the yellow line trying to decide whether people would laugh if I jumped."
This is Troy. He is obviously suffering from low self esteem. This is how you get to know Troy because you understand his thoughts. This is an important part in the book because it is the introduction and it is already letting you know he's got issues. I think what will happen next is that he will not jump, because its just the beginning!
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"I'm ready to give him full credit and be on my way, mosey along to contemplate some new nonfunny form of suicide (FAT KID GETS HIT BY A BUS?) , but the blond ferret stands up and extends a grimy hand. Curt MacCrae, he says. That's just when I just about piss my pants."
Troy has met his gardian angel, because he sort of just saved his life. When troy was looking at the tracks he began to laugh, and Curt caught his attention by asking if he was laughing at him. He just realized that he's met the coolest guy ever because he is a legend. I think what will happen next is that they'll find something in common.
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