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 The ContenderRobert LipsyteRobert Lipsyte's The Contender tells the story of the coming-of-age of high school dropout Alfred Brooks, who literally fights young boxers and figuratively braves the inner battles of peer pressure. With help from Mr. Donatelli, Alfred begins training as a boxer and, during the training, comes to realize the importance of perseverance and the quality of the struggle over the outcome. Author Robert Lipsyte encourages each of us to go the distance and be a contender in the ring and in life. Search this CliffsNote
Book SummaryRobert Lipsyte BiographyPersonal BackgroundEducation and Early WorkCareer HighlightsWorks of NonfictionAbout The ContenderIntroductionA Brief History of HarlemBlack NationalismSummary and Analysis by ChapterChapter 1Chapter 2Chapter 3Chapter 4Chapter 5Chapter 6Chapter 7Chapter 8Chapter 9Chapter 10Chapter 11Chapter 12Chapter 13Chapters 14–15Chapter 16Chapter 17Chapter 18Chapter 19Chapter 20Character ListCharacter MapCharacter AnalysisAlfred BrooksJamesMr. DonatelliSpoonMajorAunt PearlAunt Dorothy and Uncle WilsonLou EpsteinCritical EssaysSetting as Symbol in The ContenderMajor Themes in The ContenderStyle Enhances Substance in The ContenderStudy and Homework HelpFull Glossary for The ContenderQuizEssay QuestionsPractice Projects
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