Columbine Book Report (1-100)

Columbine by Dave Cullen (pages 1-100) I. compend Columbine High School (CHS) is a suburban public aim located in Jefferson County, Colorado. Frank DeAngelis, a middle aged earthly concern who had previously coached football and baseball for sixteen years at Columbine, was the headliner of the close-knit high rail. He was loved by his students and admi going by his staff for his ability to address his students as mature adults. The student consis ten-spotcy looked up to him and appreciated his truthfulness and lack of sugarcoating when serious topics were being discussed.Three geezerhood before prom an assembly was called to strengthen the aware(predicate)ness of the dangers of driving infra the influence of drugs or alcohol. Instead of just lecturing the students Mr. DeAngelis used his testify life experiences to teach and guide the students along the safe paths that tranquil allowed for everyday goofing off. The source, Dave Cullen, then jerks the focus of the book to the teenage boys who would later kill twelve students, unmatched teacher, and severely wound twenty-three of their peers.Eric Harris and Dlyan Klebold were the typical high school students, albeit they had some distinctive quirks that set them aside from the rest of their peers. Eric Harris was a psychopath this fact allowed him to commit a terrible crime without feeling empathy or remorse for his victims. However, on the outside he was anything provided antisocial (or criminal). Eric smoke, drank, dateall within a close circle of friends. Yet, he was pure at manipulation. His lies were so finely tuned that level his ex-military father suspected zip. Eric get a slew of As from his teachers every single one of them considered him a good kid.No one ever suspected that anything as devastating or horrifying could erupt from such a well-rounded kid from a nice family. This is why Dave Cullens description of Dylan Klebold who tried and true extremely hard to emulate Eric was non mistaken. Although Dylan was considerably smarter than Eric, Eric seemed to have a hold on Dylans authentically shy demeanor. Dylan, being more than self-conscious, latched onto Erics strong personality that radiated confidence. Moreover, Dylan was suicidally depressed, which left him vulnerable to Erics manipulative directions. II. AnalysisUnderstanding who the perpetrators were behind the Columbine shooting continues to be the about compelling substructure dictated throughout the entirety of the first one speed of light pages of Dave Cullens masterpiece Columbine. Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold were both unbelievably smart teens who had shared an impossible friendship held together by a mutual dislike of society. Although sharing this bond, by no means were they alikewhich is why their association with each other(a) astounds investigators to this day. Neither of the boys came from broken families or had diagnosed issues that could have raised a red flag to anyone paying clo se enough attention.Eric had a small constabulary record for blowing up illegal fireworks, but that was the extent of his criminal records. Dylan was even less on the (philosophical) radar. He was naturally quiet, yet more aware of his surroundings. If Dylan had not kn make Eric, it is guaranteed that the damage he did would only be to himself. Dylan never would have taken the lives of other people if he had succeeded in taking his own life first. This is thoroughly discussed by the author for a operative amount of each chapter. Erics initial influence on Dylan drastically increases when they start making plans for the massacre.The now copious amounts of time the boys spent together deepened the influence they had on each other, but Dylan seemed overwhelmed throughout the entirety of the authors writing. Dylans clothing style, taste in music, taste in girls, and his general interests appeared to mirror Erics as progression through the hundred page section was made. Dylan inevitab ly lost what little he had of his individuality. III. individualized Opinion I am thoroughly enjoying Dave Cullens Columbine. This book took ten years to write I completely understand why he waited and appreciate the time he took to methodically research the Columbine Massacre.The way Cullen embeds his research into a fast paced storyline is flawless and it continues to inspire me to rent and use the same technique. By clearly writing But nothing separated the boys personalities like a run-in with authority. Dylan would be hyperventilating, Eric calmly calculating. Erics cool head steered them clear of most trouble, Cullen clearly illustrates discriminating personality differences in a way that also depicts what kind of lives they led. Im not saying that run-ins with the police happened frequently (its really quite on the contrary), however the clarity is refreshing.A reader can move along without unclouded over words that are weakly juxtaposed together. One spirit of Dave Cul lens writing intrigues me more than anything. The way he smoothly transitions amidst the past and present allows for careful plot lines to thoroughly develop into an arouse piece of careful, intelligent research that includes incredible diction. In a passageway on page nineteen Cullen writes Most nights included an open-mike period, where you could watch an ageing drunk strum Stairway to Heaven, segue into the Gilligans Island theme, and forget the words. , Cullens dry tone brings humor to the carefully written sentence. IV. Quote reply Eric was always a dreamer, but he liked them ugly perfect(a) and morose, yet boring as hell. He saw beauty in the void. Eric dreamed of a being where nothing ever happened. A world where the rest of us had been removed. Anger turned inwards equals depression. Dylan Klebold was not a man of action. He was conscripted by a boy who was. (page 45) This summons accurately describes each of the boys personalities in a simple yet self-respectful way .Analyzing the boys themselves becomes easier when you have a glimpse into their psyche. Part of Cullens research actually included reading journals written by Eric and Dylan, so theories that are move or compiled by Cullen are that much more reliable. Although these are still opinions there is hard evidence that this quote developed from, which is why it is the most important quote within the first one hundred pages. knowledge that Eric was considered a dreamer is particularly helpful to the reader.Habitually being in your own world (head) leads to some level of development of an antisocial demeanor, however Eric was anything but antisocial. This is an interesting variable that further complicates the question of Why?. Conversely, Dylan was shy and not as confident. Cullen does not state this in the quote specifically. When Cullen writes Dylan was conscripted by a boy who was, the interpretation is partly left to the readers discernment of the phrase a boy who was. Dylan was jus t there no part or goal, he just was.