The Chocolate War Lesson Plan

Why does Goober decide to quit the football team? Do you think he’s justified in his reasoning?

Strong responses will recall that Goober tells Jerry he’s quitting the football team but has a hard time putting into words why. He says it is connected to the cruelty and evil that is playing out in the school. The fact that Brother Eugene is gone on sick leave makes him feel awful. He sees a connection between the prank and the football team, but can’t seem to name it. Students might consider what that connection might be. Goober does not want to be a part of anything that would convey pride in a school he now feels is a cruel and evil establishment. The behavior of The...