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tara814
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High School - 10th Grade

What's the climax scene in the book "Whale Talk" by Chris Crutcher?

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Posted by tara814 on Thursday March 15, 2007 at 12:01 PM and tagged with climax, whale talk.

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  1. janeyb

    eNotes Editor

    I think the climax is when TJ gets a Cutter letterman's jacket for the team. The whole novel has been leading up to his doing so, and when he finally does, he has succesfully done what he set out to do.

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    Posted by janeyb on Friday March 16, 2007 at 7:24 AM


  2. michael336 Teacher
    High School - 12th Grade

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    The climax of the novel is the resolution of the victimization of the swimmers (receiving their letter jackets) and the arrest of Rich Marshall for the murder of T.J.'s father.  The rising action has led up to a "showdown" for the team and for Alicia. 

    This crucial point prepares for the denoument of the swim team moving past their pain at the Hoopfest, where they show that they are able to compete at more than one level.  With this self-confidence, their future is more sure.  They have reached some type of redemption from their past victimization.

    With the death of Mr. Jones, however, T.J. has been released from his need for revenge. 

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    Posted by michael336 on Sunday August 31, 2008 at 7:47 AM