Model
Digital Document
Publisher
Florida Atlantic University
Description
This novel is the first-person account of Max Rosenbloom, who has difficulty forming
personal relationships, difficulty telling the truth. He enters a Work-Study program to
graduate from High School, landing a job as an apprentice in a taxidermy shop operated
by Richard, who becomes a strong influence in his life.
Themes explored include what is art and what is not art within the framework of the
modernization of taxidermy techniques. Another theme is how Max deals with death of
his father and death of the animals that Max mounts in the course of his taxidermy
training. Finally, a major theme is explored concerning the conflict within Max, who has
trouble telling the truth and makes a conscious decision to lie in order to further his
career.
personal relationships, difficulty telling the truth. He enters a Work-Study program to
graduate from High School, landing a job as an apprentice in a taxidermy shop operated
by Richard, who becomes a strong influence in his life.
Themes explored include what is art and what is not art within the framework of the
modernization of taxidermy techniques. Another theme is how Max deals with death of
his father and death of the animals that Max mounts in the course of his taxidermy
training. Finally, a major theme is explored concerning the conflict within Max, who has
trouble telling the truth and makes a conscious decision to lie in order to further his
career.
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