Read this excerpt from Holes, Why does Sachar include this description of Stanley's
trial?
The judge called Stanley's crime despicable. "The
shoes were valued at over five thousand dollars. It was
money that would provide food and shelter for the
homeless. And you stole that from them, just so you
could have a souvenir
The judge said that there was an opening at Camp
Green Lake and he suggested that the discipline of the
camp might improve Stanley's character. It was either
that or jail. Stanley's parents asked if they could have
some time to find out more about Camp Green Lake.
but the judge advised them to make a quick decision
"Vacancies don't last long at Camp Green Lake."
O to show the reader that Stanley should have had a
lawyer
to show the reader that Camp Green Lake is a
popular destination
to show the reader how unfairly Stanley is treated by
people of authority
to show the reader how valuable Clyde Livingston's
shoes actually were
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