Step by wicked step

The novel that I read is “ step by wicked step” by Anne Fine. I will like to compare and contrast three characters who are Richard Clayton Harwick, Colin and Robbo. Three of them live in a stepfamily.

Firstly, I will compare about their characteristics. Among three of them, Richard shows the most different as he seems to have negatively thinking. Richard is a rebellious person as he is unable to accept Mr. Coldstone as his stepfather. He rebels against whatever the man does in his live. Although both Colin and Robbo has stepfather but they are able to compromise and accept theirs new circumstances. Colin does not kick up a fuss and he respects his mum’s decision and follows her even though he is hurting deep down inside. In the other hand, Robbo abides by their new house rules and does not go against his stepfather’s wishes. Robbo also a realistic person as he dares to speak up and make realistic assessment to resolves the problems.

Next, I will like to contrast Robbo in the way he solves his problem. Being a level-handed and thoughtful boy, he makes himself civil to his stepfather to bring peace in the house. He is also happy for his stepfather and half-brother when both of them growing close to each other. Moreover, Robbo is not influenced by Callie who tries to break up their mother and Roy, instead he tries to play along with his sister who rejoices when she sees that their mother and Roy argue. He also tries to bring their parents back together although he does not believe that they will get back together. Furthermore, when things get unpleasant between Callie and Roy, he does not instigate Callie but tries to appease her anger. Robbo behaves admirably and does not further fuel the stormy relationship between Callie and their stepfather.

After that, Colin also shows a lot of strength in his character. First of all, he is an obedient son. When his parents’ marriage does not work, his mother decides to leave and start