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“Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light.” Helen Keller. In Freak The Mighty by Rodman Philbrick, one of the main themes is Friendship. Kevin and Max were great friends. “I know it’s ok, he’s not flipped out because I picked him up and put him on my shoulders like he was a little kid.” (32) This is a true friendship. When they become Freak the Mighty, it strengthens their emotional relationship. “This is why we came here, so Freak could show me where he’s been. The place is important to him. I understand this much.” (52) Real friends care about what their friends care about. This book is all about friendship. One example of friendship in the book is when Max and Freak are watching the fireworks. Blade

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