Rusty James and Steve are both characters in the novel "Rumble Fish" by S.E. Hinton. They are brothers who share a complicated relationship marked by loyalty, conflict, and a desire for respect and recognition. They both struggle with their individual identities and how they fit into their environment.
The main difference between Rusty-James and Motorcycle Boy that Steve claim is what they think.
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Because he was cheesed off with him - and he had bad body odour :)
ask why when rusty James said he thought they should just go with the motorcycle boy? maybeee
Rusty James didn't want to meet Steve for dinner because he felt a sense of resentment and disconnection from his former friend. He was struggling with his own identity and the pressures of his environment, leading him to believe that the meeting would only highlight their differences. Additionally, Rusty was dealing with his own issues and insecurities, which made the idea of rekindling their friendship uncomfortable for him.
The resolution was •Steve becomes succesful•Rusty's memory was messed up and only remembered things when people reminded him•Steve was going to be a teacher after high school•Rusty bummed around. He painted, wrote, and barkeep•Rusty was in a reformatory for five years before he met with Steve.
Some of the characters in "Rumble Fish" are:* Rusty James- main character * Motorcycle Boy- Rusty's brother * Steve- Rusty's best friend * Biff Wilcox- Rusty's enemy * Patty- Rusty's Girlfriend/ex * Cassandra- Motorcycles boys ex
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Steve in "Rumble Fish" is portrayed as loyal and protective towards Rusty-James. He is also shown to be thoughtful and introspective, often pondering deeper questions about life and their place in the world.
Coach Don Price wanted to pay Rusty-James to throw a wrestling match for his team. He offered Rusty-James money to intentionally lose the match.
The conflict in "Rumble Fish" is between the protagonist, Rusty-James, and his older brother, Motorcycle Boy. Motorcycle Boy's mysterious persona and influence over Rusty-James create a struggle as Rusty-James grapples with his own identity and sense of purpose. This conflict arises from their differing outlooks on life and their conflicting desires for the future.