Episode 76 - The Chocolate War (Part One)
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After some delays, we're BACK (we hope) to a more regular release schedule starting with this episode, part one of our look at Robert Cormier's The Chocolate War. This 1974 young adult novel sees what should have been a standard high school fundraising chocolate sale turned on its head when one student asks the question, "Do I dare disturb the universe?" The answer might surprise you! Or maybe it won't! You could probably google that answer. Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://facebook.com/bannedthingshappen Web: https://blahblahblahmedia.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/blahblahblahmedia Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/blahblahblah Merch: https://shop.spreadshirt.ca/blah-blah-blah-media/
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- 0:04 Welcome to When BAM Things Happen
- 0:09 Discussing The Chocolate War
- 2:39 Wikipedia Overview of the Book
- 4:57 Themes of Censorship and Controversy
- 10:03 Introduction to The Vigils
- 12:17 Character Study: Jerry Rinald
- 15:30 Brother Leon's Authority
- 17:43 The Vigils in Action
- 20:44 The Chocolate Sale Begins
- 23:10 The Impact of Brother Leon
- 26:24 Goober's Internal Struggle
- 29:20 Jerry's Personal Crisis
- 31:52 The Chocolate Assignment
- 36:29 Goober's Moment of Fame
- 39:54 Jerry Stands Alone
- 45:15 The Pressure of Expectations
- 46:49 The Consequences of Rebellion
- 49:43 The Turning Point
- 51:47 The Fallout Begins
- 57:00 Predictions for the Future
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