Dear Mr. Henshaw
What do we learn about Leigh’s mother and father through his letters and diary entries? Give details and provide your own interpretation of Leigh’s parents and their affect on Leigh, their only son. What do the following reveal about his father: losing th
What do we learn about Leigh’s mother and father through his letters and diary entries? Give details and provide your own interpretation of Leigh’s parents and their affect on Leigh, their only son. What do the following reveal about his father: losing then returning Bandit, calling Leigh “kid,” and trucking cross country? What is the symbolism of Bill Bott’s truck and his CB name? What is the significance of the following reflections on his mother: her love of reading, her explanation for why she cannot remarry Bill Botts, her reaction to Leigh’s repeatedly being let down by his father? What is the significance of Leigh’s mom going to community college for a nursing degree while working part time as a caterer?