Crispin: Cross of Lead

 

David Singapogu

 

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Crispin: Cross of Lead

 

 

Have you ever been forced to make a very hard decision in a very small amount of time? In the book Crispin: Cross of Lead, Crispin was forced to make one of these situations. Everyone agrees that a massive decision was presented to Crispin, however some believe that Crispin was wise in running away, while others disagree and say that he was quite foolish in running away

 

Crispin was wise in running away for three reasons. He should obey what his dead mentors would want, He should not trust bear, and He should look forward to a future that awaits him.

 

The first reason Crispin was wise in running away is that he should obey what his dead would want. Crispin should obey his Father, Mother, and his priest, Father Quinell.

 

The second reason Crispin was wise in running away is that Bear was not trustworthy. Crispin would be even more wanted because of Bear. Bear is part of the revolt. And Bear would get Crispin in trouble.

 

The third and final reason Crispin was wise in running away is that Crispin has a whole future ahead of him. It was as if his whole thrilling, joyful life had been brought to a screeching halt and now, he had to dance to Bear’s tunes! Crispin is old enough to live on his own, Crispin has potential, and Crispin had no future with Bear.

 

However, others disagree with me and argue that Crispin was Quite foolish in running away, saying, “Bear loved Crispin and was like a father to him” They argue that Bear treated him like a son and desired to help him and he would greatly miss him if he left. This argument is invalid because Bear just wanted to have company, and if you don’t know how to leave things behind, you will never get anywhere in life.

 

They also might debate that There is great risk in running away. There are many dangerous things outside, and Crispin could easily get lost in the streets. This argument is also quite absurd because There will always be risks in life no matter how hard you try, why, Staying with Bear could very well be even more dangerous. And taking risks is part of the fun of life, as Finn McMissile said in Cars 2,“You never feel more alive than when you are almost dead.”

 

Neither the danger of making this decision, nor the fact that he would be destroying a valuable relationship make up for the opportunities that he would lose if he did not run away.

 

Crispin was wise in running away because he should obey what his dead mentors would want. Bear is not trustworthy. And Crispin had a whole future in front of him. This matter to everyone because making big decisions is a very important skill