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Marcelo In The Real World Analysis
Marcelo in the Real World tells the story of a 17-year-old boy, living in a tree house, who has been labeled by society as having a “developmental disorder”. This is said because he reacts weirdly to others, has a passion in God and hears internal music. His dad asks him to spend a summer working in the mailroom at his father’s law firm. During this experience, he combats the feelings of suffering, evil, and the joy and mystery of love.
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