Whirligig | Themes and Characters
That actions have consequences is the central theme of Whirligig. This theme is developed over and over as Brent travels to the four corners of the country to fulfill the request of Lea Zamora's mother. Good consequences follow the placement of the whirligigs just as surely as bad consequences follow Brent's reckless driving.
A second theme is isolation. Teens sometimes feel isolated from their peers. It may be for real or imagined reasons. Brent feels isolation because of frequent moves, making him the new kid. He seeks ways to fit in and avoid sticking out. Trying to...
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