Journey to an 800 Number | Themes and Characters
R. Maximilian Stubbs is a twelve-yearold snob, intolerant of those who do not conform to his notions of normalcy. Bright and witty, Max smugly enjoys his intelligence and feels he deserves a life of ease and comfort. Like his mother, he looks down on his father's occupation and nomadic way of life. He tries to maintain a pretense of aloof independence when he meets his father at the airport; despite the heat, Max makes a point of wearing his navy school jacket, emblazoned with the school crest, and carrying his own luggage.
Max's first initial stands for "Rainbow." He gained this...
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