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Who Is Dedicated To A Disco In David Mitchell's Black Swan Green
In Black Swan Green by David Mitchell, there is one chapter that’s name is dedicated to a disco that Jason did not intend on going to; but had he not, his life would have been drastically different. This disco occurs the evening after Jason became the most talked about kid on campus for grassing on Neal Brose and his gang. At the disco, Jason unveils his new confidence which leads to positive experiences. When Jason encounters Gary Drake on the dance floor, Jason says “Once I’d’ve frozen, but not after a day like today” (Mitchell 273). Obviously, the events prior to the dance have given Jason the confidence to not be afraid of others. Jason’s new found morale enables him to pursue a love interest later on in the chapter. Jason catches a glimpse
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