b. Who is Makot? Do you feel sorry for him? What are your thoughts about him and the way he copes with his parents?
In the book, All I asking for is My Body, Makot is one of the narrator's best friend. He hangs out with him almost everyday and eats lunch with him before coming home to his family. Makot happens to be the oldest one within all of his friends, and hangs out with the younger kids because he doesn't get along too well with the other ones that are his age. On the lighter note Makot is part of a wealthy family, and because of this he is able to support his friends with tickets to movies, and ice cream. he comes up with a lot of ideas when it comes to activities to do with his friends, including hanging out near 'breakers' and buying a shotgun. Unfortunetly, Kiyo's parents have a problem with him hanging out with Makot. They think he is trouble, and his mom is ashamed of her son eating at Makot's house more than at his own house.
I do feel bad for Makot. This is because of the incident at the end of part I, where Kiyo announces that his parents will no longer let him hang out with Makot. I think the sadness hits a real climax when it says Makot was about to cry. From reading about his character, it seems like it would take a lot to make him feel sad enough to the point where he is about to cry. I do not think he deserved what came to him. Although he seems a bit pushy he still means well and treats his friends very nicely. It seems like he has to put up with a little bit from his parents, seeing her rudeness towards the main character. He copes with his parents well though by being a little demanding when they act rude.
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