A Man Named Dave

Plot Summary

 * Dave grew up in a home where he was never really welcome, he was always considered as nonimportant by his mother. During this book it gives you a glimpse of the struggles of life he experienced. But then it shows how he overcame themand grew up to be a great man that was very forgiving and helpful to others. It explains how he was able to help other teens to cope with some of the storms of life and how they can one day overcome them.

Characters

 * Dave
 * Patsy
 * Dave's Mother
 * Dave's Father

Themes

 * Forgiveness
 * Triumph of a bad past life

Motifs

 * Abuse
 * Yelling

Symbols

 * The Garage
 * The mixture of bleach and ammonia