Newton Winger Character Analysis

Newton Winger, the main character, faces many challenges most kids his age would not normally have to face, such as religion and racism. From a young age, Newt always thought outside of the box and contemplated thoughts, ideas, and philosophies most of his grown, adult neighbors never even skirted the boundaries on. As Newt grows, he learns that there is not always a black and white answer to every situation and problem. Most of the time the answers that are needed are neither black or white, but grey. Newt is often criticized, mocked, beaten, secluded, and has his life threatened because of his beliefs and ideas on who he is and who he can one day be throughout the book. He learns to bare the burden that is laid upon his shoulder with such