Look over the titles of "Winter's Cold Truth" remembering what each chapter was about. How do they connect to each other and to the section's title, "Winter's Cold Truth?"
Stephanie Brown; Period 5
4/16/2014 11:16:40 am
I believe the section title "Winter's Cold Truth" refers to the two mysteries Cory is trying to solve: the more literal mystery of who is the killer of the dead man that drowned in Saxon's lake, as well as the truth about the world and the meaning of existence. In each
chapter of this section, Cory finds
another clue to both these mysteries. For example, in chapter 1 of section 4. Cory goes to the Bright Star cafe to talk to Mr. Osborne about what Miss Blue Glass's parrot was cursing in German, and is given a name: Hannah Furd. This clue brings Cory one step closer to discovering whose feather it was that he found at Saxon's lake where the murder occurred. However, the most significant event in this chapter is the moment that Davy Ray dies. This is a traumatic event for Cory, and it causes him to have a very gloomy and pessimistic view of the world. Before he hits his teacher, Cory says that "Davy Ray and darkness and a meaningless word called faith [was] lodged in [his] mind" (McCammon 456). For awhile, he is angry and depressed, but he eventually learns to accept that death is a part of life. Without Davy Ray's death, Cory may not have had to experience death until much later in life, which may have stunted his development. I believe experiencing the death of a loved one allowed Cory to mature because he was able to see that the world can be a cruel place as well as a happy one, which I believe is ultimately "winter's cold truth," because the winter brought events that led Cory to this conclusion about existence.
Rachel VB period 4
4/17/2014 02:22:53 am
I like how you referenced the two separate mysteries that Cory is trying to solve. Although the book is literally about the murder mystery, I think the mystery about life is even more important. I also like your conclusion of the story about the real truth. All of this falls under the section of "Winter's Cold Truth" because it was in the winter that many tragic events happened that Cory will remember for the rest of his life.
Rachel VB period 4
4/17/2014 02:16:15 am
All of the Sections in "Winter's Cold Truth" lead to the final result of the murder case. Many depressing events occur just like how Winter can be a depressing season. The Cold Truth shows how someone in Zephyr has been acting fake the whole time. Cory's Dad says to the two men "I do. I know where he lives. It's not far from here. Not very far at all. But... he's so nice" (McCammon chapter 4, section 6). He can not believe that someone who acted so nice was a murderer. All the sections in this chapter link together to give clues on what is really going on in Zephyr.
Emily F 5
4/17/2014 02:18:27 am
The last section of Boy's Life, "Winter's Cold Truth", is Cory understanding the truth about life and also finding out the answer to the mystery of who killed the man at Saxon Lake. In the first chapter, "A Solitary Traveler" Cory has to face the death of a friend. Cory begins to question things about life and death and wants to find answers. In the next chapter "Faith" Cory stated "I thought I had known death" (McCammon 453). Cory thought he knew what deAth was but in this chapter he learns what it really is; he learns the truth. In the chapters that follow, Cory learns who the murderer is. He pieces together all the clues. I think that the name of the section is "Winter's Cold Truth" because the truth that Cory finds is hard and cold. Having his friend die was very difficult for him and learning that the murderer was Dr. Lezander was very difficult as well because he wanted to believe that the doctor was a good person.
Jennifer Moss
4/20/2014 08:48:30 am
The fact that you referenced two seperate meanings for the title's meaning is really great. The recognition of both the literal and more metaphorical meanings of "Winter's Cold Truth" are two entities that I failed to seperate. I realized that Cory was growing up, and I also realized that the book was coming to a close with the solving of the mystery. I didn't, however, really look at these aspects as two individual occurrences, until I read your comment.
Mykaylah B. Pd. 8
4/21/2014 03:03:17 am
I agree with you a 100% Jennifer. Ive always looked at the title "Winter's Cold Truth" as a whole, rather then looking at it as two seperate meanings, literal and metaphorically. I believe that was my downfall into really understanding it.
Haley M Period 4
4/17/2014 10:22:36 am
Winter'a cold truth reveals many different things. It starts out with Cory's dad loosing his job and Cory has to realize that the world does not always go how you want it too. Then Davy's death comes along and Cory has to realize what true faith and death feels like. He takes a journey and finds out that he still belongs at home. The murder keeps getting closer to becoming solves and finally Cory and his dad know who the murderer is. It was the nice man who helps save animals and who is a regular guy in their town. The truth was revealed to the whole town that Dr. Lezander was the stranger among them for many years. Cory learned that you never really know a person. Winter's cold truth was sad but it also allowed Cory and his dad to move last the murder and go on with life. Winter allowed a lot of growth for Cory and made him the person he became for the future.
Carissa C. P4
4/18/2014 09:08:39 am
The section's title "Winter's Cold Truth", references how Cory is attempting to figure out what life really is in addition to finally solving the murder that has caused his family pain and suffering. The truths that Cory finds out are blunt, to the point, and without any warning. When Cory reveals to "Dr. Lezander" the location where he found the feather, his suspicions regarding the murderer are confirmed as the Dr. states, "What are we going to do about this?" (McCannon 545). I believe the event changed Cory, as he realizes that the doctor put on a façade and fooled everyone in the town, including himself. I think Cory would have been more guarded on who to trust, losing his innocence even more and his naiveness as well. It is just one of the many events that help Cory transition into adulthood and the reality of the world.
Paula R. Period 5
4/21/2014 02:04:56 pm
To add to your comment about Dr. Lezander's facade, I think that it made Cory second guess himself in life later on. It's not specifically said in the text, but we can infer that because of the act that Dr. Lezander made, it affected Cory. Cory trusted Dr. Lezander with Rebel's, one of his best friends, life and after discovering the truth behind Dr. Lezander, it would definitely change how Cory judges and interacts with people and like what you said, it is a part of Cory's transition into adulthood.
Giancarlo G. Period 1
4/18/2014 09:15:38 am
I think the chapters of “Winter’s Cold Truth” allow Cory to come to an understanding about life. Cory goes through a lot of problems in this section: His dad loses his job, Davy Ray dies, Cory hits his teacher, faces a bomb threat at Christmas time, his dad finally talks to the Lady, and most importantly, Cory discovers who the killer is. Winter is usually known as a harsh time of year, due to its unpredictable weathercasts. I feel that McCammon refers to this section as “Winter’s Cold Truth,” because winter covers up the common scenery around us; as it snows, the grass, trees, and houses around us get covered up with a disguise. To go along with the idea of a disguise, McCammon calls the last chapter of section four, “The Stranger Among Us.” Cory and his father realize that the number 33 is significant, as the Lady tells them through the sixteen drops of blood on the paper. Throughout Tom’s search, he discovers that 33 deals with bus 33 and the passengers it contains. After the bus finally stops at the gas station, Tom becomes friends with the only two passengers, Mr. Steiner and Lee Hannaford, and they go to a café to talk. As they are talking, Tom is blunt and questions them about the mystery. Lee talks about his brother, and Mr. Steiner shows a picture of an old enemy. It turns out the enemy in the picture is Dr. Gunther Dahinaderke, a veterinarian. The two men explain who he is and how he killed Jeff, Lee’s brother, due to blackmail money. Tom asked to see the photo again, and as he sees the photo a second time, Tom realizes who the man is. The two men are excited that they know where to find him, but Tom says, “I know where he lives. It’s not far from here. Not very far at all. But he is… so nice” (McCammon 549). The true stranger among Zephyr is Dr. Lezander; his really name is Dr. Gunther Dahinaderke, and his disguise name is Dr. Lezander. The disguise allowed the civilians of Zephyr to not suspect he was the reason behind Jeff’s death in the lake. Although the disguise fooled most people, Cory was able to piece the puzzle together with knowing the death of Miss Green Glass’s parrot. Cory knew where all the pieces were, and did not get confused with the disguise Dr. Lezander was using. Overall, the cold truth of the section is that there are strangers among us; people can cover themselves up and act different in front of people, just like winter can cover the truth of how the grass, trees, and houses look.
Rachel H. Period 4
4/21/2014 08:38:07 am
Giancarlo, I completely agree with you. I definitely think that winter is a mysterious time of year, and that it is for Cory, especially. I really liked the analogy that you used pertaining to the fact that snow covers everything, and perception is off because of it. I thought it was interesting, and hadn't really thought of it that way before; the way you described it was very unique. In other words, what Cory has come face to face with this winter, was different than any other, and much like winter, it is harsh and has different realities to it.
Rachel H. Period 4
4/18/2014 10:35:40 am
"Winter's Cold Truth" is a very significant chapter in this novel. Cory has a lot of coming of age experiences, because of all of the different difficulties and obstacles he faces throughout the winter. First off, winter is the harshest time of the year. Because of the nasty weather, nobody really knows what to expect. Throughout this section, Cory's dad lost his job, and closely following, his best friend dies. Of course he gets stuck with Leatherlungs, as well, but then something significant happens. Cory and his father both pieced together at the same time who Doctor Lezander really was, and they were finally able to solve the mystery they had been waiting for. Going back to winter, things are covered in mystery; it is darker longer, and everything is covered in snow. Similarly, as Cory and his Tom realized that it was really Doctor Lezander, Tom was confused, finding that he had known him to be so nice. On the contrary, "'I know Dr. Dahninaderke's true nature,' Mr. Steiner said. 'And the true nature of his wife. You saw it when you looked at the face of Jeff Hannaford'" (McCammon 549).
Lizzy K P4
4/20/2014 07:16:46 am
Rachel, I agree with your thoughts on the bluntness of this section. Earlier in the year, and throughout Cory’s life, things have been shaded and he has been treated delicately, but this winter, information was handed to him like an adult. Since it is such a harsh season, Cory has things thrown at him that are not easy to handle and he matures very much in the process of learning how to deal with them. Everything was uncovered during this section, leaving each conflict in the story bare like the trees in winter.
Joe S. Period 1
4/18/2014 10:35:47 am
The chapters in "Winter's Cold Truth" contain many conflicts that alter Cory's growth. His father loses his job, Cory is punished for hitting his teacher, a bomb is set off, Davy Ray dies, his father finally discusses with the lady, and over all, he finally glues together clues that reach him to find out who the miller is. "The Cold Truth" is covered up, as snow covers up our environment in December. In this chapter, Cory and his parents are faced with uncovering that truth, just like when we have to shovel to uncover our environment from the sheets of snow. In the book, they too must uncover the sheets of "cover up" to find the truth. The chapter "Sixteen Drops Of Blood" refers to, obviously, the sixteen drops the lady and Mr. Mackenson dropped on a white paper and crumbled up to get hints and to narrow down information. The lady urges the dad to "hold [the] paper and read the question aloud" (McCammon 525). The question being to read aloud "Who killed that man at the bottom of the lake?" The question isn't directly responded to, but the paper with 33 on it does hint clues. The clue then leads Cory's dad to take a job at the gas station to wait for the 33 route daily in order for his dreams to end. Further out, Lee Hannaford finally reveals another clue, that the man killed in the lake was his brother. This further lead Cory's dad to distinguish the fake name of Dr. Dahinaderke. During this conversation, Cory is at the Doctor's house and is scared as can be at the risk he is at of being hurt. Over all, Cory and his dad manage to find out who the killer was and finally feel re-leaved. "Winter's Cold Truth" is revealed, thus being who the killer is. The truth is revealed, just like the snow melts or is shoveled in our lives to take the temporary disguise off of our environment.
Amanna V
4/18/2014 01:33:03 pm
The titles of the chapters in "Winter Cold Truth" all reveal some sort of truth that Corey later finds out in the section. For example, in "A Solitary Traveler" Cory starts to learn more about who Davy Ray really is and his personality in general. In "Faith" Cory starts to question his faith in God and whether he believes in Him or not. In "Mr. Molutry's Castle" he learns about what his dream means and Mr. Molutry's bomb attempt /involvement in the KKK. In the last chapter "The Stranger Among Us" Cory learns who the killer is and their backstory. So in every chapter all of Cory's unanswered questions are finally solved. Cory also ends up maturing in every chapter and learns something new about life. However, the way he learns each aspect is in a tough manner. In this way, Cory learns of "Winters Hard Truth".
Amanna V - 4th
4/18/2014 01:50:12 pm
Hailey A 2
4/21/2014 03:17:58 am
I completely agree with you that Cory has to grow up very fast because he had to go through watching his dog and best friend die. That is something not all 14 year olds want to go through or even know how to handle very well. Even now, as an almost 18 year old I don’t think I would have dealt with the KKK and from the beginning of the book, this section really shows the growth and maturity of Cory.
Alexis B. period 1
4/24/2014 01:52:32 pm
I agree with you that In this section all of Corey's truths and questions are answered. Throughout the book he has so many things on his mind with the killer, and the dreams he has been having, and this section seems to answers all these questions that seem to be haunting him and his father in their dreams. I also agree that Corey heavily matures and he is able to find himself, for a lack of better words. The events that occur throughout the novel seem to get more intense with every new chapter. For example, death, seen three times in this novel becomes more personal with each victim it takes, starting from the alligator in the lake to the death of Davy Ray. All these events give Corey exposure to hardships of life, and help him mature.
Megan J P4
4/19/2014 08:05:01 am
The chapters of “Winter’s Cold Truth” build off of each other and cause Cory to face multiple hardships that allow him to mature and ultimately reach truth regarding both life and the murder. “A Solitary Traveler” teaches Cory how people travel through things alone, such as Davy Ray dying and Cory’s dad’s anguish. Cory himself becomes a solitary traveler secretly in pursuit of clues relating to the murder. In “Faith”, Cory struggles with religion after Davy Ray’s death and loses sight of himself as he considers running away. But, Cory’s parents learned to have faith in Cory through the Leatherlungs incident and gave Cory the faith in himself he had lost as he states “It sure was nice, being back” (McCammon 476). “Snippets of the Quilt” starts to uncover the clues surrounding the murder. “Mr. Moultry’s Castle” taught Corey to have faith in his snippets of the quilt as the clues in his dreams allowed the Lady to find the bomb and save the Civil Rights Museum. “Sixteen Drops of Blood” uncovers another key clue to the murder. “The Stranger Among Us” takes place in January which was “cold as the tomb” (533). The emphasis on it being extra cold implies that readers are on the brink of “Winter’s Cold Truth” which is when Corey learns that people aren’t always who you think they are as the murderers are revealed. Overall, Cory matured significantly in “Winter’s Cold Truth” as he realized how cruel the world can be. But, he also learned that while times might be hard, life is still magical.
Becca K Period 4
4/19/2014 12:05:42 pm
I think that each chapter of Winter's Cold Truth brought Cory closer to finding out the unpleasant truth of the murder that occured, as well as gaining knowledge on life in general. For example, in the chapter 'Faith', Cory learns a lot about death, as well as life over death. In this chapter he is dealing with his friend, Davy Ray's death, and by the end he learns what it means to have faith. Along with each chapter teaching Cory something new, I think that each one gives us a piece of the 'quilt' that Cory is trying to put together to solve the murder. Each chapter adds to that mysterious and foreboding tone, with "A Solitary Traveler" opening up the section with Cory's dad losing his job. They all build up to "The Stranger Among Us", where Cory shockingly found out who had actually committed the murder. The last chapter helps tie everything into the overall section, because the "cold truth" of the winter is referring to the surprising discovery of who murdered the man, or the stranger that had been living among Zephyr alongside Cory.
Rose Amodea P4
4/20/2014 01:29:33 pm
I love how you said each time Cory learns something new its a new piece of the quilt that hes trying to put together to solve the murder mystery. With the pieces we've gathered from each chapter in this section they all build the "Cold Truth" of the winter. I think the "Cold Truth" is referring to the murder mystery overall including what you mentioned about the stranger living among them in Zephyr and the discovery of the murdered man!
James Jones P2
4/19/2014 12:06:12 pm
The final section "Winters Cold Truth" takes on a double meaning: a literal one, as winter is the cold season, and a figurative one, as an each chapter Corey learns the truth about the murder mystery or just life itself. In "A Solitary Traveler" Corey learns that no one is indestructible, as he is shown by his conversation with his father by Saxons Lake and by Davy Ray's Death. In "Faith" Corey's dream trip with the hoboes shows him that he's not ready to leave Zephyr and face the world. In "Snippits of the Quilt" Corey is able to label Dr.Leazander as a prime suspect, leading him closer to the truth about the murder. In "Mr.Moulrtry's Castle" and "Sixteen Drops of Blood" Corey's father learns the truth about the Lady and about his dreams; and in "The Stranger Among Us" the mystery is solved. All of these "truths", although some ended up being positive, involve a struggle for the characters physically, mentally, and emotionally. In the end, the chapter could also be called "Winters Harsh Truth" but then it would lose the double meaning that lies within each of the section and chapter titles.
Ryan C 4
4/20/2014 11:01:08 am
James,
I completely agree with you. I took the title of this section in particular with a figurative meaning. I think that Cory learns many "cold truths" about life, like eventually you will lose people that you are close to, and that people aren't always who they say they are. It is essentially the end of Cory's loss of innocence throughout that year, and it affects him for the remainder of his life.
Joe S. Period 2
4/20/2014 12:41:28 am
I would also like to put out there the idea that "Winter's Cold Truth" is also about Zephyr. It is evident throughout the novel That people may not always be what they seem. (A Nazi war criminal, in your hometown?) I also believe it is about the world. In "Faith", on his trip with the Hobos, Cory sees many terrible things being done in the city, and must realize that the world is not all smiling faces. Its a hard, cold world. (May I emphasize "cold"?) Cold being used to mean empty, and occupied only by the evil that can exist where morals do not.
Amanna V (4)
4/21/2014 02:48:31 pm
Joe, I haven't thought of the chapters this way! I also agree that not only is Cory maturing as a character, he is also learning the truth about the cold hard world around him. In his dream, he actually saw how cruel the world is outside of Zephr and that its not always as bright and sunny as it may seem. I think this can also correlate to how cruel the town of Zephr can be if one really thinks about it.
Scott Augustine 5th
4/20/2014 02:41:18 am
In the chapter, "Winter's Cold Truth" each section presents a hardship. In the first section Cory's dad loses his job followed by the death of Davy Ray in section two. Cory finds pieces to the quilt through out this chapter. All of these events lead up to the reveal of the murder. Winter is often a dragged out depressing era which Cory experienced in this chapter, In addition he finds out the cold truth of the murder, a man that he believed was innocent at first.
Corey K. (period 5)
4/20/2014 12:12:23 pm
I agree with all of this. Coming from summer, Cory has not quite grasped the concept of the harsh realities of the world. Now, in the winter months, it all comes rushing in just as the cruel weather does. Just like you said, he experiences so much and from it all, learns how life is not filled with magic as the years add up.
Zak D period 2
4/21/2014 11:46:46 am
I like your comment about winter being a depressing time. The cold and white winter gives off emotions of sadness. The things that happen in this section reflect the season properly.
Daisy Oce Period 4
4/20/2014 03:32:41 am
“Winter’s Cold Truth” was the section of the book where everything started fitting together, “snippets of the quilt” (436). At the beginning, the Mackensons face a harsh reality when Tom lost his job. He falls more into depression, and even contemplates over suicide in front of Cory. It hurts Cory emotionally to see his father all torn up, and then losing his best friend, Davy Ray. The death of Davy Ray made Cory doubt everything he thought he knew, and “he was growing up” (444). The other truth found within this section was the killer, the veterinarian. This was a harsh reality as well because as Cory had stated there is a “stranger among us.” It is hard to accept that someone so “nice” can be a murderer; it destroys that perfect image of innocence that everyone in the world is good. It becomes a coming of age for Cory.
Daniella Aguilar P4
4/21/2014 03:06:41 am
I really like how you said everything started fitting together. I completely agree. The story kind of just all made sense in this section. Cory really had faced some hardship, but through it all we were able to see how much he had matured through the story.
Angel A 5
4/20/2014 03:59:08 am
Each chapter in this section adds a piece of the quilt that is the murder. Each chapter contains its own hardships that cause Cory to continue to grow into a man. In the section, most, if not all, of the unanswered questions that were asked were now answered. I think "Winter's Cold Truth" really describes the section perfectly. There aren't many positives that you find in the section. It all revolves around the truth and growing up.
Carl A., Period 5
4/21/2014 01:10:20 pm
Interesting point about the parts of the quilt being put in place. As the chapter goes on, as you mentioned, we learn more and more about the murder mystery and how it all connects together, just like a quilt. Finally, the details and clues we learned throughout the chapter were pretty harsh and I think the title, "Winter's Cold Truth" perfectly describes the sequence of events that occur in the chapter.
Julia C. P.2
4/20/2014 04:17:14 am
Winter’s Cold Truth reveals many things and answers a lot of questions that the readers had. It begins with Cory’s dad losing his job, and Cory comes to the realization that not everything works out how you want it to in the end. After Cory’s best friend Davy Ray dies from the hunting accident, he has a hard time with his death and he learns what true faith is. This section also wraps up the murder at Saxon Lake, and it is discovered that it was Dr. Lezander, who everyone saw as a nice man who helped animals. The winter’s cold truth was sad at times, but throughout the section Cory learned many life lessons. Overall, winter was a time of growth for Cory and he was taught things about life and learned lessons that will help him for the rest of his life.
Andrea Birtles 2
4/21/2014 11:22:33 am
I agree with you that this section has had a lot of instances where Cory was being taught things about life and he is learning lessons that will help him and carry through with him for the rest of his life. It shows the maturity that Cory is going through and the transformation of living a "Boys Life" to a life of a mature adult.
Miranda L P4
4/20/2014 04:31:25 am
I think “Winter’s Cold Truth” represents the mystery of Saxon Lake. I think this title hints to the reader that Cory will figure out who murdered the man in Saxon Lake and more importantly, who the murdered man is. This title gives the reader a heads up that the story behind the Saxon Lake murder will finally be revealed.
Mildreth T period1
4/23/2014 09:51:43 am
You're right Miranda. The section title is like foreshadowing all the significant events that took place.
Elizabeth Z Period 2
4/20/2014 04:41:01 am
Every chapter in section 4 has something bad happening to Cory or somebody else in his town. Each of these events give proof to the aptly named section, "Winter's Cold Truth." Most of the chapters' titles relate to Cory's and Tom's search for truth, whether for the murderer or the answer to Cory's dream and the box he saw in the woods. However, there is also a good amount of pain that Cory goes through while he tries to find the killer. As it begins to affect his dad even more, the danger of the killer's escape weighs heavy on Cory, as well. And to make everything worse, Cory's best friend dies in an accident. Winter is portrayed as a very unforgiving season of life.
Harshita K. p1
4/20/2014 05:42:41 am
I believe that “Winter’s cold truth” is the section in which all the pieces of the puzzle come together. I think that this section revealed the truth behind life and the murder as well. There are always going tpo be those events that can alter someone’s life completely. I this case the chapters of this section build of together to alter Cory's growth. His father loses his job, Cory is punished for hitting his teacher, a bomb is set off, Davy Ray dies, his father finally discusses with the lady, and over all, and he finally glues together clues that reach him to find out who the killer is. Corey comes to an understanding about the meaning of life and its strange ways. During the Winter snow covers the grass, trees, and houses. More like the snow is hiding a truth beneath it. . In the first chapter, "A Solitary Traveler" Cory has to face the death of a friend. Cory begins to question things about life and death and wants to find answers. In the next chapter "Faith" Cory stated "I thought I had known death" (McCammon 453). The weather outside is cold and frightful the truth that Corey finds out is just that hard and cold. He wanted to believe that the Doctor was a good person but eye was deceiving. Along with the murder, Corey also solved the underlying truth of the world and its people.
Jennifer C. Period 1
4/21/2014 01:10:05 pm
I agree with you, Harshita, that each chapter adds more clues that eventually leads to the solving of the mystery and prepared Cory for what he is going to face in the final chapters of the novel. The chapters of Section 4 almost connect the mystery and Cory’s life at they advance, such as the “Solitary Traveler” deals with Cory and Davy Ray’s death and “The Stranger Among Us” reveals the murderer and Jeff Hannaford. Without the chapters that come before the last two chapters in Section 4 that deal with the murder, Cory would have reacted differently and I believe there would have been a different outcome. There came a point that Cory realizes that, “just like the moon, part of the world [laid] hidden. As the man who had been murdered on Zephyr lay hidden under the moonlight. The world, like Zephyr, was not all good and not all bad” (McCammon 475). Cory is placing the pieces of the mystery together while at the same time seeing the world through a different perspective.
Chris Q p1
4/20/2014 06:47:28 am
The chapters of "Winter's Cold Truth" help express the drastic change in Cory's journey to adulthood. The cold truth is the loss of innocence Cory has. He realizes that people are not always as they seem in regards to Dr. Lezander. Along with this, the lake mystery is solved. He sees that not everything has a happy ending.
Stefan C. per 5
4/21/2014 11:16:59 am
chris, i disagree with your point of these chapters expressing drastic changes towards his adulthood. i agree with the change to some point, but i think these chapters really helped Cory with his faith. Faith was a big struggle that Cory faces though out these chapters. With him finding out that Dr. Lysander was the killer, it gives him the faith that was lost through out the section.
Jen Moss P1
4/20/2014 06:54:03 am
The title "Winter's Cold Truth," I feel, is more suited to it's section than any of the others before it. Each chapter's individual name, from A Solitary Travler to The Stranger, is telling of events that bring the book full circle. Innocent, little details that Cory makes known to us throughout the book, like the introduction of seemingly flat characters like the Glass Sisters and Mr. Moultry, or Dr. Lezander's naming habit, are exemplified in these titles and brought to light in their respective chapters. They are given 'truth'. It's as the Lady says, "if a person loses the past, he can't find the future" (McCammon 493). Cory, in each progressive chapter, is exposed to a new truth, which will ultimately be important later on in life. He learns about death and cruelty, but he also learns about love, the magic of youth, and the importance of remembering the past.
Carissa C. P4
4/20/2014 10:16:25 am
I agree with you Jen that Cory learns important lessons that are shown in the little things subtly. It is shown in the epilogue-ish chapter that Cory has learned from what happened during the course of the novel, such as when his daughter ends up finding Johnny's arrowhead.
Lizzy K P4
4/20/2014 07:01:05 am
I think "Winter's Cold Truth" represents the seasonal change from autumn to winter. In autumn, leaves fall and trees begin to lose their color and by winter, they are left bare. Their transition to nakedness is symbolic for all the truths in the story becoming known.
The subtitles of section four tell a story. Each title is a progression in a traveler’s journey. It begins with a man, alone and cold because it is the winter. Through his journey, he has to learn "Faith" and keep it to get to his destination. Along the way, he learns new things and gains knowledge of life ("Snippets of the Quilt"). Finally, he reaches his destination ("Mr. Moultry's Castle"), but there lies conflict, blood is shed ("Sixteen Drops of Blood") and a new person is discovered within the traveler. This can be connected to Cory’s year through the growth that the traveler has along the way of his journey. Over the course of the year, Cory matures significantly. He watches his dad’s health deteriorate with the death of Jeff Hannaford, his teacher dies and his friend dies, teaching Cory how valuable time is and helps him discover the person inside him that developed over the stressful year.
Matt R 2
4/20/2014 07:25:05 am
Winter's cold truth holds a deeper meaning than the answer to the mystery, but serves as the barren truth that is revealed at this time of year. The world is a changing place in the life of a boy as well as the life of others. Although the seasons continue their rounds, times change and the innocence of the world is lost. All of the titles of these chapters refer to certain themes; faith, pieces of a quilt, a traveler, and the stranger among us. These themes come togeth to show the evolution of Zephyr from being this magical place, to becoming a place
of issues and change similar to the rest of society.
Paulette D. 5th
4/20/2014 08:56:52 am
I think that section 4 refers to the difficult reality that we must face in life. Comparing the cold truth to winter means that the truth will always be harsh just like how the weather is during the winter time. The section forces Cory to discover the hard reality of life from his father losing his job, Davy Ray’s accidental death to uncovering the truth behind his neighbors. Cory “didn’t know where heaven was anymore. [He] wasn’t sure if God had any sense, or plan or reason, or if may He, too, was in the dark” (McCammon 454). Cory began to doubt many things in life, because of all the challenges he had to face in such a short amount of time. He is forced to see the dark side of reality, which caused him to be more grateful and understanding in life.
Giancarlo G. Period 1
4/21/2014 12:23:28 pm
Paulette, I agree with you that this section forces Cory to discover the cold, hard truth. I feel that McCammon refers to section four as "Winter's Cold Truth," because snow tends to cover up familiar scenery. I feel that can be applied to how Cory discovers the truth about the murder. Cory believes that Dr. Lezander is a nice guy, because he was kind to Rebel when he needed him. Cory would have not guessed that his vet was a Nazi. Throughout the course of the novel, Cory is able to piece the puzzle together by figuring out how the piano, green feather, and german words fit into this murder case. Even for Cory's dad, winter covered up what was in front of him. As Cory's dad is in the cafe, he did not realize that the passengers off of the bus were talking about an ex-Nazi vet. Cory's dad thought, "...he is so nice" (McCammon 549). It turns out that Dr. Lezander was the cold stranger in the "snow" among Zephyr, causing Cory to understand his father's pain about the murder.
Tyler Ken 1
4/20/2014 09:30:02 am
I believe that “Winter’s Cold Truth” affectively discusses death, hardship, and new beginnings. A solitary traveler discusses the unnecessary death of Davy Ray, a death that Cory cannot fathom. In the following chapter, Cory’s questions the meaning of faith and states, “Heaven would be Hell, that’s what” (456). Snippets of the Quilt and Mr. Moulrty’s Castle discusses the remembrance of racism and the forgiveness of it also. In Snippets of the Quilt, Cory’s mom asks the Lady if she wants the people of Bruton to remember their ancestors as slaves and the lady states, “ I want ‘em to remember it not to feel pity for themselves, or to feel put-upon and deserving of what they don’t have, but to say to themselves, ‘ Look what I have come from, and look what I have to become” (493). The Lady’s response resonates through Mr. Lightfoot’s actions of deactivating the bomb at Mr. Moulrty’s house. Winter’s Cold Truth discusses death, hardship, and new beginnings.
Imani B. P5
4/20/2014 09:31:55 am
The chapters in winters cold truth all correspond to the title because they all lead up to who did the murder at the end of the book. Cory is able to grow and discover what life is really about and how people aren't always as they seem throughout the last section of the story. He learns something new in each chapter but the most drastic was when was when Cory found out that the murderer was Dr. Lezander, and was surprised because he seemed to be someone that wouldn't harm a fly. Each chapter was like a steppingstone to finding out that Dr. Lezander was the murdere. It relates to the original title because winter has snow that covers up everything like it is hiding an identity and that's what the doctor was doing throughout the story. He was trying to cover up that he was the murderer the whole time. Winter can be a sad season and people try to rush through it but it is really a season of growth and it helped Cory become the person that he was at the end of the story.
Yousuf A 5
4/22/2014 01:30:46 am
Imani I disagree with your point of these chapters expressing drastic changes towards his adulthood. i agree with the change to some point, but i think these chapters really helped Cory with his faith. Faith was a big struggle that Cory faces though out these chapters. With him finding out that Dr. Lysander was the killer, it gives him the faith that was lost throughout the section.
Nick Wolf (1)
4/20/2014 10:42:36 am
I think that in section four, Cory is finally finding the truth about life, and the more literal answer to who killed the man in Saxton Lake, and like the title suggests, finds out that truth is not as reassuring as someone would expect. On one instance there is when Davy Ray dies. Cory needs to go through a lot of doubt and questioning of his real knowledge and experience. When he ponders Davy Ray’s death, he narrates “I thought I had known Death… I was wrong” (McCammon 453). However, like in the other chapters, he comes to an almost sickening conclusion about life in general. In the case of Death, Cory realizes that “Death cannot be known. It cannot be befriended” (453). The same thing occurs when his dad loses his job, he hits his teacher and when he faces a bomb threat right around Christmas time.
Emma S. P2
4/21/2014 08:18:16 am
I agree with you Nick that in section 4 the truth is not exactly what we are looking for; the truth can be harsh and cold. The truth is suppose to make us feel better, in most cases, but in most of the cases during the novel, it almost was worse knowing the truth.
Ali D 4
4/20/2014 10:51:50 am
Winter's cold truth is about Cory finding out who he is and what his life is all about. He has to deal the his dad being very depressed and get though that with his dad. He also had to deal with the murder mystery. There is a lot going on for a thirteen year old boy going on. The cold truth is that Cory is growing up and is becoming a mature young man. He finds out a lot about his town and how something that seems so perfect is not.
Ryan C 4
4/20/2014 10:52:08 am
I think the section's title is really a metaphor for what Cory learns about the world in this section and throughout the book. For example, at the beginning, he witnesses death, an image that really sticks with him throughout the course of the novel but does not really "hit home" for him. That happens when Davy Ray dies from a hunting accident. Cory quickly realizes the "cold truth" that once someone is gone, they are gone for good.
He also learns that some people are not who they say they are (ahem, Dr. Lezander). Dr. Lezander ended up being a murderous Nazi criminal instead of the neighborhood vet.
Tyler Ken 1
4/21/2014 12:05:55 pm
I agree with you that the sections title is a metaphor for the lessons Cory learns about the world. I feel that most of the events, like Davy Ray's death and Dr.Lezander's real identity, display to Cory that life is cold, difficult, and not always a "boy's life".
Jordan C 2
4/21/2014 10:32:16 pm
I agree with you Ryan. It does seem as though that Cory finally realizes the "cold truth" about everything in life from death to the fact the world and people are not what they seem to be as a child. The world is a cruel place.
Ryan Dowler P5
4/20/2014 11:02:14 am
In the section "Winters Cold Truth", the chapters present a hardship, or a truth, that Cory must face. The hardest truth that Cory has to face is the death of his friend Davy Ray. The cold truth of life is that death is inevitable. Cory is also unraveling the truth behind the murder too, and the more he finds out, the more terrible the truth could be.
Katelyn B period 2
4/20/2014 11:18:17 am
The titles that make up “Winter’s Cold Truth” all interrelate and conclude the messages and ideas carried on throughout the novel, leading to Cory’s coming of age. The two main ideas supported by the titles and chapters in the section pertain to solving mysteries: the murderer of Saxon Lake and the truth of reality and the world’s existence. The cold truth sums up in a big picture, the harsh reality of life and how people can be deceiving. For example, chapters “A Solitary Traveler” and “Faith” revolved around the hardships Cory was exposed to, making him step back and look at his magical life in Zephyr in a different shed of light. Cory sees his father, one of the top milkmen, get cut from his job because of poor business; and he loses his best friend in a fatal accident with a gun. These events make him question his faith and what life really is as he sees how easily things are removed from life at the most random times, allowing him to come to terms with reality. The last chapter, “The Stranger Among Us”, reveals the murderer of the dead body in Saxon Lake. All evidence of the murder points to Dr. Lezander, the town veterinarian. Much like Cory, his father is thrown aback at the idea of Dr. Lezander being the murderer: “But… he’s so nice” (McCammon 549). This also shows Cory how deceiving people can be even when they think they know that person like the back of their hand; contributing to his exposure to the cruelty that comes along with reality.
Emylee Frank Period 5
4/23/2014 02:45:30 pm
I really love your way of writing your thoughts. You express them well and provide excellent evidence to the ideas you suggest. Although, I don't believe the circumstances that Cory went through were only negative, I think they provided some positive light on Cory. Such as his dream about him not growing up so fast, i think that led to him still keeping some of his magic, even as he was an adult.
Taylor D. Period 4
4/20/2014 11:23:54 am
During this section, many questions are answered. When the murder was first introduced, readers were left hanging until the end. Many details that were thrown in the first 2 sections related to things that would happen in section 4. It is called "Winter's Cold Truth" because at the beginning of the novel, Cory is an innocent child with no real idea of how things are in society. Through the many seasons and challenges that Cory must face, readers watch him grow into a mature person who has a much better understanding of the fact that life isn't fair. The cold truth isn't just about the murders, it is about life and how things aren't always what they seem or what you want them to be.
Emma S P2
4/20/2014 11:33:21 am
During the last section of Boy's Life, Cory finds the meaning of life. In the first chapter, "A solitary traveler", Davy Ray dies and he begins to question life and death. In "Faith", Cory learns the real meaning of death and how it can affect ones life. After that he learns who murdered the man and starts putting all the clues together. As a whole, the meaning of the title for this section relates to how Cory finds out the truth and it was not what he was expecting; it was the cold, hard truth.
Riley S Period 2
4/21/2014 12:19:40 pm
The truth, however hard it may be to hear, always seems to be cold. But, I feel in Cory's case it's a necessary part of growing up to be shocked by reality. Cory's discovery of the murder may be a little more than the average loss of adolescence but it works none the less...
Riley S. Period 2
4/20/2014 11:33:42 am
Winter's Cold Truth reveals the truth of the murder but also the truth of the cruelty the world has to offer. Winter opens with the death of Davy Ray. At such a young age, Cory is forced to experience the loss of one of his dear friends. The death tears him up, it makes him question his faith, sanity and place in this world. As Cory puts himself together again, the mystery starts to unravel. We find out that even the nicest people can be the cruelest, the scariest people to be the most helpful, and the corrupted to still have a snippet of good left. The winter leaves Cory with the truth of life, his childhood has been replaced by understanding, faith, heartache, and forgiveness. The cold truth made Cory grow up and open his eyes to the world.
Jack M 1
4/20/2014 11:34:00 am
I believe that "The Winter's Cold Truth" was about a vision into the future and a huge step to maturity for Cory. The section begins with Cory's Father losing his job which was inevitable because of the grocery store opening. This did make Cory upset, but it wasn't even close to the shocking death of Davy-Ray. The chapter "Faith" taught Cory how hard the world is, and how he is going to loose those close to him, and he will never be prepared for them to die, no matter how ready he thinks he is. This section also teaches Cory that the people he knows, or thinks he knows, are far different from what he wants to believe. Dick Moultry and Dr. Lezander are prime examples. Although Cory knew that Moultry was involved in something sinister earlier on, he wasn't aware of what it was, and didn't know that he was an extreme Racist and a member of the Klan. Cory also knew Lezander as a kind soul who does all he can for the animals in Zephyr, and not a murderous Neo-Nazi. This is what I believe the Cold Truth of this chapter is, People aren't who you think they are, and death will surprise you.
Carl A., Period 5
4/20/2014 11:46:11 am
The fourth section, titled "Winter's Cold Truth", Cory finds about the truth in the world he was not exposed to until recently in Zephyr. He finds about his dad losing his job at the dairy, which he realizes that sometimes things get tough. Then, he learns about the death of Davy Ray, one of his best friends. He had earlier experienced the death of Rebel, but that was just a pet. This was one of his best friends. Furthermore, he realizes that adults never listens to kids and runs away, but to the harsh reality of life. He experiences what it is like outside of Zephyr and it is not a happy place. Finally, the murder mystery is solved. We find out that Dr. Lezander, or better yet, Dr. Dahninaderke, was the real murder all along. All the chapters and events add up to the title because Cory finds about the harsh truths in life.
Kyra J Per 1
4/20/2014 11:55:37 am
I think the chapters in Winters Cold Truth describe the hardships of winter which is a metaphor for Cory exploring to find himself. In A Solitary Traveler, Cory has his first experience with death, and in Faith he has to learn just exactly what faith is. This relates to winter because the beginning of this season always hits hard. In Snippets of the Quilt, Cory is beginning to find his own voice and stand up to his teacher. In Mr. Moultry's Castle, Christmas has arrived and although the town is in the middle of a crisis, the bomb brought two people, Mr. Moultry and Mr. Lightfoot, together. Mr. Moultry finally confessed his sins to a black man trying to save his life. Towards the middle of winter things start to turn around for the better, like in Sixteen Drops of Blood, Cory's father is finally relieved of the burden he's been carrying. Finally, in The Stranger Among Us, truths have been revealed and the murder mystery is solved. This relates to the end of winter as things start to lighten up and the weather starts to get warm for spring.
Jordan C 2
4/20/2014 11:58:04 am
I believe the section titled "Winter's Cold Truth" was called that for the reason that a lot of things occurred during this time and it was answer the mystery that has been developing since the beginning. The first chapter "A Solitary Traveler" explains stuff about the parrots that confuses Cory to the lead up to Davy Ray's death. The second chapter "Faith" talks about Cory trying his best to have faith in everything after Death has came into his life in numerous occations taking away those who are close to him especially Davy Ray and Rebel. Third chapter "Snippets of the Quilt" starts putting together the mystery and all of its findings leading Cory on his trail to find the murderer. Fourth chapter "Mr. Moultry's Castle" helps prove some of the truths Cory has found out and saves many lifes because of his help. Fifth chapter "Sixteen Drops of Blood" really starts putting some answers to the questions needing to be settled and answered and bringing some characters closer together. The last chapter "The Stranger Among Us" really tied up all the loose ends of the mystery leading to a relative truth that not everyone is as they seem on the outside.
Bailey F p2
4/20/2014 12:01:30 pm
In the last section of the novel, "Winter's Cold Truth," Cory finds out the truth that he was not aware of throughout the whole year. The murder is a major mystery, and the novel is mostly centered around that. Cory experiences a lot of tough things in this chapter, such as his dad losing his job as a milkman, the death of Davy Ray, and the truth about Dr. Lezander. All of these situations contribute to the title "Winter's Cold Truth." Again, this is because of the
Bailey F p2
4/20/2014 12:07:56 pm
way everything fell into place. Cory has a hard time accepting that Dr. Lezander is the murderer. This was because he could not believe that the man who treated his dog so well would do something like this. Everything that Cory has gone through, and the truth that he finds out have been extremely difficult for him. This has led to the title of the chapter.
Corey K. (period 5)
4/20/2014 12:19:11 pm
McCammon does a great job throughout the novel in depicting Cory's journey through the seasons. First, he is introduced to it all during spring. Then throughout summer he enjoys the opportunities and the magic childhood has to over. But, as the boys ride on towards winter, Cory is introduced to things and experiences like never before. He soon realizes as his dad looses his job, the murder mystery continues and Davy Ray passes, that the world is a cruel place. Throughout these winter months, he sees what the world is really like and how magic is not a part of it. Cory is piecing together the quilt not only to the murder mystery but of life and what it has to offer.
Shelby D 5
4/20/2014 12:23:19 pm
I believe that the chapters within Winter's Cold Truth are all connected because of their tying together of the mystery. In A Solitary Traveler Cory experiences the death of his friend, Davy Ray. Then in the next chapter Faith, Cory acts out in school proceeding to sneak out of his house and make his way to Davy Ray's grave. Sitting next to Davy Ray's grave Cory has a dream that causes him to realize his choices and the reality of the world before him. Then in Snippets of the Quilt, Cory is able to put together some clues that lead him to solving the mystery of Saxon's Lake. Then in Mr. Moultry's Castle, Cory attends the opening op the civil rights museum. Here he sees a picture of the four black girls that appear frequently in his dreams. In Sixteen Drops of Blood, Tom goes to see the Lady. Here Tom receives the sign of "33". This leads to Tom changing his occupation in order to figure out this mystery. And Lastly, in The Stranger Among Us both Tom and Cory run into the murderer and after some struggles end up in Saxon Lake.
Emily F 5
4/20/2014 12:36:22 pm
I liked how you connected all of the chapters together to find the answer to the mystery. I thought of it differently where each chapter revealed something different about a part of Cory’s life. I thought that some chapters gave a truth about life like Davy Ray dying and Cory learning about growing up, and other chapters held a truth about the mystery of the murder at Saxon Lake like the parrots and Dr. Lezander. I never really thought of it how Cory learning truths about life and himself could help him understand more about the murder. I like how you tied all the chapters together.
Jelani P
4/20/2014 12:35:44 pm
I think during the fourth section "Winters Cold Truth" Corey began to realize that life has many hard truths. When Corey's father gets laid off, it'd really shocks him because he knew his dad to be a milk man his whole life and Corey himself held possible aspirations of becoming a milkman someday. Davy Rays death also adds to these truths because with these two things, Corey realizes that everything must come to an end eventually. Corey's dream about Prince, Ahmet and Franklin really settles the whole idea of the "Cold Truth" because he is taken through a town that gives him a picture of the many hardships that people go through outside of Zephyr and his eyes are really opened at that point in the novel as he continues to mature.
Bri D. P2
4/20/2014 12:43:32 pm
Section 4 is pretty much saying that facing reality isn't always what you want or expect. Using the comparison of the cold truth to winter refers to how harsh and cruel winter is. The section forces Cory to come to reality of life from a few events, such as his father losing his job, Davy Ray passing away to uncovering the truth behind his neighbors. Cory starts to doubt many things in life and Is forced to see the not so happy side of reality. But, all of these events happening in such a short amount of time makes him appreciative of life, as well as grateful of what life has for him.
Kevin Tran period 1
4/20/2014 12:53:16 pm
This section's name,” Winter's,Cold Truth”, sums up the events of this section. First, Cory find out his father lost his job. Cory's father goes through a very depressive state, showing a new side, much like when he first had the nightmares, about the murder. Cory learns that life isn't as simple and one sided as it appears. Next is when one of his closest friends died. Davy is unique, and there will only be one. He learns that life can be abruptly ended just like that. Finally the greatest discovery, was that it was the doctor that was the murderer. He learned that who they appear to be, isn't always who the really are.
Zak D period 2
4/20/2014 01:00:58 pm
I think the title of the section, "Winter's Cold Truth", foreshadows that the mystery in Zephyr will be solved soon. Many truths of life are being put right in front of Cory's eyes. His life is changing quickly and life is winning the game that it plays with humans.
Bri D. P2
4/20/2014 01:09:58 pm
I agree with you when you say that truths are being put right in front of him. A lot is revealed in this section, which makes him have to become more mature. And we see how far he has come from the beginning, being an innocent child, to a more mature young boy.
Kevin h
4/20/2014 01:01:08 pm
I think that whatthe titles are saying is basically that we're on our own in this world and that we never really know what is happening, and that we definitely don't know what's going to happen in the future. The beginning of the first chapter demonstrates this because it starts off with "your father's lost his job" (455). It goes On to say how his father had been with the company for a long time, and that he was expecting to be promoted, which really emphasizes everything I said earlier, that Coreys dad had no idea that he would be abandoned by his job and end up working for a dollar an hour at the gas station.
Jennifer C. Period 1
4/20/2014 01:02:47 pm
The first major conflict that Cory encounters is the incident at Saxon’s Lake and throughout the next two sections, we get little snippets here and there about the mystery behind it and the toll that it is taking on Cory and his family. I believe that McCammon added the trouble with the Branlin brothers, his teacher Mrs. Harper, and the death of Rebel and leaves so little on the actual murder mystery that it fits perfectly when “Winter’s Cold Truth” begins and readers slowly put pieces of the puzzle along with Cory. Each chapter in the last section introduces a major clue that leads Cory to his decision to see Dr. Lezander in the end, while at the same time resolving other conflicts that come up throughout the novel. Each chapter title also give clues on what is going to happen, however readers don’t get the connection until we read the chapter, just as we knew the first chapter was going to do something with a solitary traveler, we just didn’t know it was Davy Ray and what ultimately happens to him. “Winter’s Cold Truth” brings everything full circle as Spring would be coming again just as “[Dr. Lezander] was down in the dark now. He had come from darkness and to darkness he had returned” (McCammon 558).
Ambreen M (period 1)
4/20/2014 01:04:36 pm
Section four is named "Winter's Cold Truth" for what occurs during the chapters. The truth about the murder is being revealed and all the pieces of the puzzle are finally coming along together. Davy Ray passing away and Tom losing his job brings Cory to ultimate reality. The book starts off with an innocent side of him, not really paying attention to the essence of life and gradually he becomes more and more mature as he deals with the problems going on in his life and in Zephyer.
Caitlin Collins Period 2
4/20/2014 01:05:25 pm
The chapter titles connect to each other by finding a common theme of being very dark and mysterious. There’s almost a depressive nature to them as the titles use harsh language that warrants the reader’s attention; words like faith, drops of blood, stranger among us, castle. Words that leave an uncertain feel as to what will happen, but somehow at the same time, hint to facts we’ve already learned, for example, Cory has suspected Dr. Lezander of the Saxon Lake murder for quite a while, and now had the evidence to prove it. Just certain key words that spark interest and created a mystery, that mystery has more evidence revealed to readers though, as “Winter’s Cold Truth” is revealed. The chapter titles also create a great deal of foreshadowing by creating that mysterious edge and allowing readers to see that there will be evidence of some sort or another produced, discoveries made, blood will be shed and a possible suspect will be called into question.
Ryan F 2
4/20/2014 01:06:08 pm
Corey began to realize that life has many hard truths during the fourth section, "Winter's Cold Truth." Corey's father getting laid off in a way was a big dream crusher since he one day had considered being a milk man himself. Both this and the death of Davy Ray make Corey realize that everything eventually have to come to an end.
Corey J 5
4/20/2014 01:06:10 pm
"Winter's Cold Truth" is all about Cory learning things the hard. In "A Solitary Traveler" he learns just how easily something can be taken from you. In "Faith" he comes to the realization through a dream that the world is a tough place, but he has to have faith as he faces it. In "Snippets of the Quilt" he learns about what people can really be like hiding behind a false presentation. He finally learns the killer in the final chapter. Through all the things he learns, I think they all prepare him in a way for the "Cold Truth" of winter, when he finally knows for sure who the killer is.
Tyler Kol period 5
4/20/2014 01:13:00 pm
the chapters contained in "Winter Cold Truth" reveal some sort of truth that Corey later finds. In thechapter titled "Faith" Cory starts to question his faith God. In the last chapter "The Stranger Among Us" Cory learns who the killer is. The questions in which cory ask force him to learn new things about the people of zephyr, as well as of himself. While all these things may be true, the harshness of humanity can be crushing.
Kathryn P P2
4/20/2014 01:17:11 pm
In the fourth section, "Winter's Cold Truth", I believe that the events and titles of the chapters are tied together. Each of the chapters have Cory facing one of life's terrible faults, such a Davy Ray's death to his confrontation with the killer to the attempted bombing. These events all are cold truths that people have to face in life. They also relate to the section's title, because they are harsh topics that people face, just like how when people battle the harsh winters. Each of the chapters and the events in them perfectly fit under the section's title, because all deal with the harsh, cold truths that people face in life.
Dong L. Period 5
4/20/2014 01:17:30 pm
In "Winter's Cold Truth" it sums up the events of this section.Using the comparison of the cold truth to winter refers to how harsh and cruel winter is. The section forces Cory to come to reality of life from a few events. Cory's father goes through a very depressive state, showing a new side, much like when he first had the nightmares, about the murder. Cory learns that life isn't as simple and one sided as it appears. Next is when one of his closest friends died. Davy is unique, and there will only be one.
Alexis B. period 1
4/20/2014 01:17:41 pm
Many things are learned in this section of this novel that help bring the section to a close, and conclude the novel. The first major event being the loss of Corey's dad's job. He has a realization that the world is changing, and the world will not always need milkmen like he thought it did. Things do not get any better with the death of Davy Ray. Corey has been exposed to death with his dog, but not to the degree of a human being. It really took a toll on him, and changed his perspective of life. While all this is going on, they are getting closer to solving the case of the dead body in the lake. The truth finally reveals itself that Dr. Lezander is responsible for the murder, an innocent and non threating looking guy. But it goes to show that you may think you know someone, but you have no idea who they truly are hence the name "Winter's Cold Truth"
TJ Ayodele period 2
4/20/2014 01:22:27 pm
To start, Winters cold truth is a section about reality. These realities are things that dismember the magic in Cory, as noticed by the tone of the book becoming less fantastical, reverting to a brunt, direct voice. A solitary traveler shows the reality of loss, that sometimes there are times where we are left alone, and no matter how badly we want the things we need or love most back, "[they] will not pass this way again"(McCammon 453). Faith reveals the reality that there are things in life that are out of are control. And just as Cory's mom said to him about heaven, we just have to have faith that things will get better. In strippets of the quilt, Ms. Blue Glass represents the reality of family. Even though she often fought with her sister, the amount of pain she suffered from her leaving was enough to show just how much Ms. Blue Glass loved her sister. Mr. Moultry's Castle reveals the reality's of prejudice. Despite the Lady finding a bomb that Mr. Moultry had planted in her beloved museum, she still agreed to help save his life, and that it would take a life-or-death situation for some people to overcome their vices. sixteen drops of blood has many realities, but one is the reality of prejudice. All of the things Tom thought of the Lady ended up being different. Even coming to his surprise when he, "didn't know she was religious" (McCammon 518). Then the last chapter, Strangers among us, is the last nail in the reality of masks. Discovering the wicked people that the Lezander's used to be re incites the reality that what people show on the outside are not who they truly are, simply who they mean to be.
Rose Amodea P4
4/20/2014 01:22:39 pm
The titles are saying that we can't predict the future and you have to learn your own lessons to pursue life. "Winter's Cold Truth" is about Cory learning lessons the hard way. In "A Solitary Traveler" he learns just how easily things can be taken away from him. In "Faith" he learns through a dream the world is a tough place, but his faith helps him as he faces the worlds problems. In "Snippets of the Quilt" he learns about people from the inside rather than their presentation. And in the final chapter he finally learns the killer! With everything he learns, it prepares him for the "Cold Truth" of winter.
Chandler S. period 5
4/20/2014 01:24:10 pm
I think that the title to the section is basic but significant. The most obvious thing about "Winters cold truth" is the fact that "winter" and "cold" are put together. Winter is always obviously the coldest season of the year and when somebody hears "winter" they automatically associate it with the cold temperature. The "truth" aspect to the title is cold in it of itself. The truth can always hurt and can always be as shocking as feeling the frigid cold on your body. We always hope for a good winter as a civilization. We never want blizzards or freezing temperatures, but sometimes we get surprised with the -15 degree weather that we like I think we prepare for but we just can't. It's kind of like how Corey is pretty sure he is prepared to face Dr. Lezander as the killer but when it comes down to it, you just can't prepare for that, just like you can't prepare for the freezing cold.
Brenda N. 4th
4/20/2014 01:27:26 pm
"Winter's Cold Truth" tied Cody's question as to who was the murder and clinched Cody's growing. He was able to grow emotionally and intelligently because of the occurrences that happens in this chapter. With what that has happened, Cody learns the truth of his town and the truth of human nature. The title of the chapter also represented a gloomy atmosphere that portrays an impending finale, which finishes and ties all the chapters together with Cody's growth.
Andrea B 2
4/20/2014 01:27:30 pm
All the chapters in this section kind of make Cory learn a new lesson in each chapter. How to deal with Davy dying, his dad loosing his job, how much he actually appreciates his parents when he has the dream of traveling with those men, etc. Each chapter gets him a little more and more closer to solving the murder case that occurred in Zephyr. I think the overall section, "Winters Cold Truth'" is just emphasizing the concept that has been brought up multiple times throughout the story, that there is someone living amount them in the town that they thought they had known, but they're like a stranger, hiding the secret of a murder.
Stefan Cefali
4/20/2014 01:32:33 pm
I think that the section "Winter's Cold Truth" ties back to the mood of the events that occur throughout this section. I think that the events tie in in the same manner that events that occurred in the summer, but in the opposite way. The events that occurred in the summer gave more of an optimistic time in Cory's life, but the winter brings out the worst in what Cory has seen. It starts with his father loosing his job, and this was really eye opening to Cory to see his father in such a helpless state. Also the death of Davy Ray Cory gets to see the darkest and most helpless days of one of his very good friends. All of these experiences force Cory to grow up much quicker than intended.
Costa Dassis (period 2)
4/20/2014 01:33:41 pm
The section title "Winters Cold Truth" comes from the truth about the man in the lake and who killed him because the killer was a dear friend and trusted individual. "A Solitary Traveler is from the event that Cory's dad has lost his job and in search of a new one. "Faith" refers to Cory's questionable suspicions about heaven and hell. "Mr. Moultry's Castle" refers to the bomb that dropped on his house and trapped him under it for quite a while. "Sixteen drops of blood" refers to The Lady's ritual of relieving Cory's dad of his bad dreams and offers a break that will lead to the murder or something to do with it.(33) "The Stranger Among Us" references the close and trusted man, Dr. Lezander, being a cold blooded killer who killed the man in the lake.
Mahia P - Per. 1
4/20/2014 01:36:11 pm
Throughout our reading of Boy's Life, we have discussed the different seasons, and how they signify different things; and how those meanings connect to events in the story. I think that "Winter's Cold Truth" refers to the truths about life that Cory is discovering at this point in his life. For example, he comes to realize how much his father is changing. He's getting older and has more stress on him than he did before. Cory sees that life isn't always as easy as it has been for him. One main event that occurs in this section is when Davy Ray dies. Cory gets a taste of reality from this event, and it changes the way he views life. Overall, "Winter's Cold Truth" is somewhat of a revelation for Cory. He realizes and learns that there are difficulties in life that sometimes just can't be changed.
Hailey A 2
4/20/2014 01:41:23 pm
A cold winters truth refers to the bitterness of the world around Cory and having to face the depressing things that have been happening such as loosing his best friend and dealing with his dad losing his job and on top of it all he is still wondering who murdered the man. All the hardship he is facing goes along with the title of the section because most winters are hard and depressing because there are no colors out or warm weather. Even though in Alabama where Cory live it does not snow or get extremely cold the thought of winter brings the thought of coldness and being cooped up inside.
Jesse S. Period 4
4/20/2014 01:44:34 pm
"Winters Cold Truth" focuses on how the truth is inevitable, and despite all the measures that had been taken too cover up the murder in thier town, all the evidence rose to the surface only to be put together by Corry himself. Corry's life held tremendous up's and downs, these glorious and tragic events in his life are what pieced Corry into the mature young lad he became to be. Corry began to understand all the concepts of life and the "Winter Cold Truth" that life is beautiful but also deceitful.The life lesson learned here was that we can not always trust who we claim to know best, those who inflict pain may be the ones dearest to our hearts. Relating to the old motto, "Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer."
Maddy B pd 2
4/20/2014 01:57:46 pm
I feel the section winters cold truth was cory's final step into the adult world. This section not only helped him uncover the mystery of the who killed the guy at the bottom of the lake but also what out means to be an adult. Cory had to experience the loss of Davy ray which i believe was what made him into a young adult rather than just a kid. He also dealt with the murder and and his father. The lead up in these last few sections is what really tied together but only the murder mystery but cory's advances into the real world.
Mackenzie K. period 1
4/20/2014 02:02:16 pm
Winters cold truth tells the reader that Cory is going to find out who the killer is in this chapter. A lot of things happen in the chapters and their titles relate to them directly. When looking at the first page of section four, the reader can infer what goes on in the chapters to come and what they are going to find out. For example, in Faith, Cory confronts his mom about religion and she explains her answer as faith. In sixteen drops of blood, Cory and his dad go to The Lady's house and use 16 drops of blood to help find the murderer, which leads to the last chapter called the Stranger Among Us, which tells us who the killer is.
Vasu P. 1
4/20/2014 02:06:37 pm
The title "Winter's Cold Truth," is more suited to it's section than any of the others before it. Each chapter's individual name, from A Solitary Travler to The Stranger, is telling of events that bring the book full circle. details that Cory makes known to us throughout the book, like the introduction of seemingly flat characters like the Glass Sisters and Mr. Moultry, or Dr. Lezander's naming habit, are exemplified in these titles and brought to light in their respective chapters. They are given 'truth'. It's as the Lady says, "if a person loses the past, he can't find the future" (McCammon 493). Cory, in each progressive chapter, is exposed to a new truth, which will ultimately be important later on in life. He learns about death and cruelty, but he also learns about love, the magic of youth, and the importance of remembering the past.
Jimmy M P2
4/20/2014 02:11:32 pm
The titles of the chapters in "Winter Cold Truth" all reveal some sort of truth that Corey later finds out in the section. For example, in "A Solitary Traveler" Cory starts to learn more about who Davy Ray really is and his personality in general. In "Faith" Cory starts to question his faith in God and whether he believes in Him or not. In "Mr. Molutry's Castle" he learns about what his dream means and Mr. Molutry'sinvolvement in the KKK. In the last chapter "The Stranger Among Us" Cory learns who the killer is and their backstory. Cory's unanswered questions are finally solved. Cory also ends up maturing in every chapter and learns something new about life. However, the way he learns each aspect is in a tough manner. In this way, Cory learns of "Winters Hard Truth".
Hannah C
4/20/2014 02:17:12 pm
The title of the last section represent the understanding and realization that Cory comes to in the last section. The "cold" part of this truth is the understanding that life isn't always easy and there are always gonna be obstacles and rough patches. The last section of this novel has a lot of these rough patches and hardships which Cory experiences.
Caleb Smith, Period 5
4/20/2014 02:17:26 pm
I feel that the titles of the chapters in "Winter Cold Truth" reveal some type of truth that Corey will find out later in the chapters. Like in "Faith" Cory starts to question his faith in God and whether he believes in Him or not. "A Solitary Traveler" Cory starts to learn more about who Davy Ray really is and his personality in general. In "Faith" Cory starts to question his faith in God and whether he believes in Him or not. In the last chapter "The Stranger Among Us" Cory learns who the killer is and their backstory. So in every chapter all of Cory's unanswered questions are finally answered. Corey ends up maturing I each of the chapters and comes to a new conclusion about life. But the way Corey learns is in a rough and hard way. This is how he comes to know of “Winters Hard Truth”.
Trevor K 4
4/20/2014 02:18:03 pm
The section title "Winter's Cold Truth" relates to the cold truth about Zephyr and about life itself. The solitary traveler relates to cold truth because Cory had learned what true death is. I think that the white stag resembles Davy Ray as they are both solitary travelers. The chapter "faith" details Cory's struggle with death, religion, and belief. When having to trust the monsters, Cory "would have to have faith" (475). He learns this concept by the end of the chapter. Snippets of the Quilt relates to the cold truth because Cory finds out information that leads him to believe that Dr. Lezander may not be the nice person he appears to be. He becomes convinced that "a stranger lived among [Zephyr]" (489). Mr. Moultry's Castle represents the cold truth because it is discovered that hate can spring forth ugly decisions. Sixteen drops of blood refers to Tom reaching out to the Lady and discovering clues. The final chapter is symbolic of the point that Tom was trying to make to his son throughout the story. The point is that you do not truly know anyone for sure. The cold truth throughout the section also symbolizes Cory's final stage in growing up because he is exposed to the truth in Zephyr.
Yousuf A 5
4/20/2014 02:54:24 pm
Each chapter reveals many things and answers a lot of questions that the readers had. It begins with Cory’s dad losing his job, and Cory comes to the realization that not everything works out how you want it to in the end. After Cory’s best friend Davy Ray dies from the hunting accident, he has a hard time with his death and he learns what true faith is. This section also wraps up the murder at Saxon Lake, and it is discovered that it was Dr. Lezander, who everyone saw as a nice man who helped animals. The winter’s cold truth was sad at times, but throughout the section Cory learned many life lessons. Overall, winter was a time of growth for Cory and he was taught things about life and learned lessons that will help him for the rest of his life.
Alyssa Z.
4/20/2014 02:55:44 pm
The title of the section, "Winter's Cold Truth" can relate to a lot of what went on in this section. But saw chapter two of this section, "Faith," to represent is most clearly and simply. After Davy Ray dies Cory begins to question a lot of things that he used to just follow a long with such as religion and where we go after death. I think that questioning your beliefs as well as other things in life is a big part of growing up and creating your own individual opinion. Davy Rays death hit Cory hard with surprise which I think is the biggest awakening towards reality he has had to face thus far in the novel as he states "I thought I had known death..... I was wrong" (453). He is realizing these things as winter approaches and this is the moment he realizes the "cold truth"
Hannah B P1
4/20/2014 03:05:53 pm
Winter'a cold truth reveals many different things compared to the previous sections. It starts out with Cory's dad getting fired due to people’s desire for convenience; Cory realizes that the world does not always go how you want it too. Then. Davy's death approaches and Cory has to accept what true faith and death feels like. He takes a journey and finds out that he still belongs at home. The murder keeps getting closer to becoming solved when finally Cory and his dad know who the murderer is. No one would expect it to be a man who helps sick animals. The truth was revealed to the whole town that Dr. Lezander was the stranger among them for many years. Cory learns that you never really know who a person is and what they have done in their past. Winter's cold truth was tragic but it permitted Cory and his dad to move past the murder and go on with life. Winter allowed growth needed for Cory to mature and prepared him to be the person he would later become in the future.
Justin C Period 2
4/20/2014 03:31:25 pm
I believe that each chapters title, gives a little bit of insight about what will happen in the chapter, but more importantly the use of seasons in each chapter set the mood. For example, in the last chapter, "winters cold truth" it uses winter as the mood for happy and joyful, but the word cold changes it to not literally mean cold as in temperature but, cold as in no feelings. Cold as in evil and McCammon uses that feeling as to tell us what's going to happen. As well as it kind of contradicts the whole meaning of the words together as well. Winter is supposed to by happy and full of life, yet the use of the word cold changes the feeling into evil.
Ammara A. p.1
4/20/2014 07:28:00 pm
Winter can be a beautfiul season, as the snow falls and children make snowmen. It also can be brutal and unexpected. A snowstorm can hit or weather can go dangerously below zero. In this chapter the characteristics of winter coincide with the events that take place. Cory has to face the death of his best friend. No child or anyone be prepared for a death of a loved one; its unexpected. In that tragedy, Cory goes through one of the many challenges of life and is hit with the "Cold Truth".
Elainie K Period 1
4/20/2014 09:03:56 pm
The section "Winter's Cold Truth" really serves as a reality check for Cory. In the past sections, Cory is faced with difficult situations that cause him to mature, but Section 4 is by far the harshest. With winter being the coldest, most brutal season of all, it connects well with the occurrences in this section. His dad loses his job, Davy Ray-someone very close to him-dies, and most importantly, the murderer of the Saxon Lake murder is revealed. All of these things show Cory the brutal ways of life and force him to grow up and fend for himself in the nasty society. This section proves to Cory that life is not always what it seems- a man has been walking around town pretending to be innocent for years, his best friend dies- none of which Cory would have imagined to have happened in the first section of this book.
Joe S Period 1
4/23/2014 07:47:06 am
I totally agree with the reality check occurring in this chapter. I also do think that the events that occur throughout make Cory realize what world he lives in. It's like Cory's realization of things turn the book into another path; a deeper and darker path of reality. The cold truth of Cory's home town come out and later on evolves into an abandoned town where it falls apart.
Renick W. 1
4/20/2014 11:44:18 pm
This section matures Cory more than any of the others. It forces him to developed more logical thoughts and not jump to conclusions, as he had earlier in the book. Cory makes sure that he thinks thoroughly before making many of his actions involving the murder. He process the green feather and what Miss Glass tells him and he connects everything to Lezander. Not only do the murder scenes change him but also the death of Davy Rae changes him a lot. It seems as if he finally is coming to grips with death. All the earlier deaths in the book get more severe, and lead up to the death of his best friend. Kind of like training for a big event.
Dan Moran 4
4/20/2014 11:45:34 pm
The chapters in this section reflect cory's understanding of how cruel the worl can be. "Winters Cold Truth" is representative of the harsh realities of the world Cory lives in but also however, the suprising good deeds of those that will be done unto others. For Example when Lightfoot moves to help Dick Moultry even though he is not only a racist, but a former Klansmen. The chapter Sixteen Drops of Blood is reflective of the pain that cory's father had to endure throughout the novel as he had felt he failed the man he thought was innocent and witht he lady released blood help the lady search for the killer.
Brandon K P4
4/20/2014 11:49:05 pm
In section four, everything is about discovering truths and realizing their effects on the world around Cory. Cory is experiencing a lot of new truths about life both morally as well as literally with who killed the man in Saxton Lake. All of the truths that are discovered are not light hearted and easy to deal with. As the chapter says it is a very cold and hard truth to handle. One of the biggest truths and moral developments for Cory was following the death of Davy Ray. This hit him very hard and made him question a lot about life and religion. A lot was based around the idea of faith and what it means to him which carried on throughout the rest of the book. That is one of many occurrences in the chapter in addition to his dad losing his job and the conversation outside of the lake, his dream about the train and the city, the realization about the four black girls, and the bomb threat.
Amber H 4
4/20/2014 11:53:14 pm
In this section I believe is when Cory truly becomes a man. He sees and experiences things that a 13 year old boy shouldn't have to experience, like a loss of a friend and seeing his father lose his job and be eaten alive on the inside by the man in the lake. He is starting to pick up on things and know more about life and the world and how to handle it. He really did start off in this novel as a boy and he ended up becoming a man.
Daniella Aguilar P4
4/21/2014 03:15:19 am
"Winters Cold Truth" was all about revealing the meaning behind the novel. Cory dealt with, his father loses his job, he's punished for hitting his teacher, the bomb being set off, Davy Ray dies, and he finally figures out who the killer is. It was all hard to face for Cory, but the truth was finally out. He was hit with a lot of shocking and painful things in his life. Cory states, "I thought I had known death..... I was wrong" (453).
Andrea C. 2
4/21/2014 05:52:01 am
"Winter's Cold Truth" has many significant events that have a huge impact on Cory's life. It's kind of like the wrap up of each plot and subplot. Cory's father losing his job, Davy Ray's death, and the truth about the Dr. Lezander are revealed in the ending of the year. Throughout this chapter, the truth about everything is revealed. Cory "would have to have faith" about the outcome of these events on his life. (475)
Alayna D. Period 1
4/21/2014 12:14:27 pm
I feel that "Winter’s Cold Truth" reveals many things and answers questions that the readers had. It begins with Cory’s dad losing his job, and Cory comes to the realization that not everything works out how you want it to in the end. After Cory’s best friend Davy Ray dies from the hunting accident, he has a hard time with his death and he learns what true faith is. This section also wraps up the murder at Saxon Lake, and it is discovered that it was Dr. Lezander, who everyone saw as a nice man who helped animals. The winter’s cold truth was sad at times, but throughout the section Cory learned many life lessons. Overall, winter was a time of growth for Cory and he was taught things about life and learned lessons that will help throughout his life.
Richard W. Period 5
4/21/2014 01:49:15 pm
I think that the title of section 4, "Winter's Cold Truth," is a very accurate and appropriate title. Each section helped bring the novel together while leading up to the resolution of the murder mystery. Also within this section so many significant yet horrible events ended up taking place, many of them leaving a devastating impact on Cory's life. One important aspect of this section is that Cory finally realizes the true realty of death on how to cope with it. On top of that his questioning of his own faith was restored. Unfortunately Cory has been forced to lose so much of his innocence and magic. Something of such value that will be lost forever.
Paula R. Period 5
4/21/2014 01:59:01 pm
The title, "Winter's Cold Truth" can be related to the events that happened in section 4. First and foremost, when someone talks about the cold truth it's usually associated with facing a fact that seems too hard to accept. In Section 4, Cory has to deal with his father losing his job at the dairy plant and having to take a job at the supermarket, this was hard to take in because Cory knew how much his father loved his job. Cory also had to face one of his best friend's dying from a freak hunting accident. At the same time, the "cold truth" is beneficial, it makes a person accept something they don't want to. This can be related to Tom facing the Lady and accepting that she isn't a bad person and the fact that the helpful Dr. Lezander was capable of heinous crimes.
Kelly B P1
4/21/2014 10:00:43 pm
I think the title "Winter's Cold Truth" most closely relates to the literal truths of his life that Cory is trying to figure out. Cory finally finds out an important detail, a name, in helping him to solve the murder. This is a "cold truth" that Cory learns in these chapters. The book is also a coming to age novel and Cory learns a lot about the truths of life. Cory experiences the loss of a friend and does not know how to go about his life anymore. Until he realizes he has to live with it and that death is just apart of life. Once he realizes this truth, he continues to go on with his life.
Chris B 5
4/21/2014 10:48:08 pm
I believe that this chapter was the biggest section of growth for Cory in the entire book. He learns some truths about life and death and he even begins to doubt the faith he has always held, shocking his mom. He starts to experience the "cold truths" of life including his dad losing his job and I believe all these things are a good buildup for the final chapters.
Mildreth T period1
4/23/2014 09:47:51 am
I feel like this whole section "Winter's cold truth" is literally the cold truth. A lot of important things happen to Cory and his family in this section. Death and life struggles is a major part of life and I think Cory realizes this in this section. Also, I think when he goes out to find his dad by the lake, I feel like that really shows how much Cory has matured throughout the novel.
Emylee Frank Period 5
4/23/2014 02:42:35 pm
The sections, "Winter's Cold Hard Truth", not only is difficult for Cory to go through, but also the readers. I think the purpose of the chapters within this section is to make the readers realize things about their life and have them get a taste of reality they may or may not be similar too. Also, it is interesting to say the least that all these answers and negative situations Cory goes through is in Winter. Just thinking about Winter, people become depressed and make a smug face to it, yet when it comes, people deal with the brittleness and bitterness too. It's a hard pill to swallow, but its what we do. Everything that Cory goes through is extremely hard to deal with, but yet even with reality tearing down his dreams and beliefs, he still pulls through it. Because allow with the bitter truth, he finds guidance through un-obvious truths. Such as, even though Cory doesn't have much faith in Heaven and God, something inside of him still doesn't allow him to reject it. Although he accepts Davy Ray's death, he still counts on him. Although Cory loses stuff, he knows somewhere he hasn't completely lost it. That's the truth, and although it's circumstances are difficult, the winter still can be wonderful.
Danny R p8
5/6/2014 05:15:36 am
Section four, winters cold truth, is in my opinion the best section in the book. In every single chapter Cory finds out another clue as to who the murderer is in the drowning at Saxons lake. One example is when Cory goes and talks to Mr. Osborne in the cafe about when Miss Blue Glass's parrot was saying in German. This clue brings him another step closer in figuring out who the killer is. Also in section four, Cory is faced with one of the hardest events he has had to deal with in his entire life, the death of Davy Ray. The death of Davy Ray is purposely put into the book by McCammon as a reason why Cory once again is more mature than the rest if his friends and most other twelve year olds. Without having to face the death of one of his closest friends at such a young age, Cory may still have that childish mindset and not know what it is to be placed in a difficult situation, and he wouldn't have been forced to grow up and start thinking like an adult.
Sergio N. Period 8.
5/6/2014 08:43:54 am
I agree with you in the fact that every chapter throughout the section reveals a new clue. Further helping Corey in finding the killer. Subsequently, Coreis faced with a situation in which pushes his emotions to the limit(s). Davy Ray does that by his passing Corey finds his maturity most young teenagers don't find until later In life.
Justin S. Period 8
5/6/2014 06:25:46 am
The section "Winters Cold Truth" has showed Corey the truth about life and about the people who live in Zephyr. Every chapter in this section has showed Corey that life is sometimes cruel to you and can give you hardships in life that you most find a way to overcome. Also that people who you know very well might have some skeletons in there closet that nobody knows about. Also in this section Corey starts to think of the literal meanings of life and starts believing that God and heaven do not exist. This section has gave Corey a lot to grow from and overcome.
Lauren S. p8
5/6/2014 01:01:00 pm
I Agree with Justin when he says that Cory is learning the truth about life and about the people who live in Zephyr. I also agree with him on how he says that Cory is being shoed how life is cruel and will give him hardships that he will have to figure out on how to overcome. However I do not necessarily agree with him on when he says that Cory is starting to believe that God and heaven do not exist. I think that Cory just is not aware of heaven and God because he has not had a death in his family or has never experienced a death. I think that when he had the dream with his monsters they helped him to believe that heaven and God do exist but I just have to have a little faith in things and people. But for the majority I agree with what Justin has said about Cory growing older and finding out things and learning to cope with difficult situations that will help him in the future.
Nick R. period 8
5/7/2014 04:18:55 am
Sergio N. Period 8
5/6/2014 08:37:32 am
Each chapter reveals many problems dealt throughout the section, and answers a lot of questions that the readers had. It begins with Cory’s dad losing his job, and Cory comes to the realization that not everything works out how you want it to in the end. After Cory’s best friend Davy Ray dies from the hunting accident, he has a hard time with his death and he learns what true faith is. This section also wraps up the murder at Saxon Lake. Moreover ,it is discovered that it was Dr. Lezander, who everyone saw as a nice man who helped animals. The winter’s cold truth was sad at times, but throughout the section Cory learned many life lessons. Overall, winter was a time of growth for Cory and he was taught things about life and learned lessons that will help him for the rest of his life.
Justin S. Period 8
5/6/2014 11:15:36 am
I agree about Sergio about how this section has revealed a lot of problems that normal people face in life, but I do not agree about how all the readers questions were answered. Cause one of the biggest questions is, how will Corey grow from all these things happening to him in just one year. Also how will Corey react to the life in zephyr since he finally knows the true face of a society and not just its mask. So not all the readers questioned were answered in this section.
Marissa S period 8
5/6/2014 10:16:14 am
In this section, Cory is still coping with the loss of his dog, Rebel, and his best friend, Davy Ray. His father lost his job and It seems to me that a lot of the things in this section are negative and that refers to the title being about winter. During the cold, bitter winter some people fall into a slump or depression. The fact that it is too cold to go outside or just do things that are fun without worrying about large coats and garments that can be a hassle. This section shows that the sadness and depression of the winter is important because Cory finds out who the murderer is.
Lauren S. p8
5/6/2014 12:50:58 pm
The chapters throughout section four all connect as they help Cory to mature throughout his life and to help him find the answers that he is looking for in both his life and in the murder. “A Solitary Traveler” helps Cory to realize that people travel through situations and things alone. For example the death of Davy Ray and Cory’s fathers suffering. Cory becomes his own traveler as he starts to put the pieces together that he has found on the murder. “Faith” Cory struggles to cope with the death of Davy Ray. He starts to act out in class and is just not being himself and considers running away. When he is dreaming the monsters in his dream help Cory to understand that you have to have faith in people even though it may be a hard thing to do. His dad also tells him that in order to have faith both people have to have it in order for it to work. In Snippets of the Quilt,” the clues that surround the murder start to become more apparent. “Mr. Moultry’s Castle” taught Cory that he needed to have faith in the clues that he has found because they helped him find the bomb that was going to blow up the Civil Rights Museum. In “Sixteen Drops of Blood,” another clue to the murder is revealed. In the “The Stranger Among Us” it is taking place in January which is extremely cold. The readers can infer that we are on the edge of “Winters Cold Truth.” Cory is finally realizing that people are not always who they say they are, as he solves the rest of the murder. The lesson that Cory have learned is that even though the world is a cruel place and things might be hard you can still see the magic that is within life.
Noah AAnderson p8
5/6/2014 02:39:10 pm
I definitely agree with you . i really like your last line that even thought the world is a cruel place and things might be hard you can still see the magic this is within life. i think that might be one of the main theme in this book. good job Lauren I'm super proud.
Tyler A. P8
5/7/2014 12:56:02 am
I agree with you 100% this section has isolated Cory a lot and shown him that he has to see with the things going on with himself before he goes out to try and fix the problems of other
Maira A p8
5/7/2014 04:19:51 am
I agree with Lauren, Cory did finally realize that people aren’t really who you think you are. This section has actually showed the true adulthood of Cory. Going through so many difficulties in this section Cory finally realizes the truth about people. Good job!
Noah A P8
5/6/2014 02:33:38 pm
I feel like a lot about what the section “cold hard truth” is cory growing up and fingering out the cold hard truth about life. In this section Cory’s dad losses his job. something cory, or anyone, never though would have happen. Because in the begging of the book i don’t remember who said it but when cory is going on a milk run with his dad some one says something along the lines of “we will always need milk men”. Also cory finds out the “cold hard truth” of the murder, someone that he thought was innocent at first. And each of the chapters help him come to this realization that the world isn’t all sun shine and rainbows. Its a mean and nasty place.
Khalil D.
5/6/2014 02:49:02 pm
I agree in a way as far as yes I do believe this section is about Cory learning the truth about life and that everything in life isnt always good. I also agree with the fact him knowing his father lost his job really opens his eyes up to the real world a sort of realization of life itself and how everything isn't always gonna go right all the time even for your loved ones.
Ashley A
5/7/2014 08:52:07 am
I definitely agree with you Khalil when you stated that his dad losing his job opens up his eyes to the real world, because I feel that Cory always thought that there would be some type of fantasy world.
Khalil D. P8
5/6/2014 02:42:33 pm
The chapters in "Winters Cold Truth" basically all connect as far as they all again like other chapters have to with Cory maturing. These chapters within the seciton in particular are different specifically because we're getting toward the end of the book and Cory is finding out the truth about life and what it means to grow up . Everything is sort of coming together and getting more clear to him, he's understanding life itself more better but everything about him is being affected. When Davy Ray dies you see how his emotions have changed and the little innocent boy who once read about has become this much more emotional sort of older kid who has come some what of age as far as the point in boy's life when most things are understood and they affect you in many ways. Cory even acts out in class because of the death of Davy Ray which is unusual for him and when he's asked to apologize to his teacher he rebels and refuses. Also for the most part "Winters Cold Truth" to me is about the cold hard truth. By that i mean Cory also learns more info/clues about the murder, which means the truth is coming to the light and everything is starting to clear. Though the truth might not be good it's still the truth which is what he's learning. All in all he's becoming again more mature and learning the truth about life along with the murder case which is why the title "Winter's Cold Truth" makes so much sense as it connects with each chapter in the sections severely
Tyler A. P.8
5/7/2014 12:53:55 am
I believe that in chapter 1 of section 4 the truth is reviled to Cory when he sees his dad out on the rock at Saxion lake and sees that his dad isnt in a vary nice place and his dad speaks the truth about today's and how that convenience will be hurting the connections between the community, but this whole section is reality hitting Cory pretty hard with the death of his friend and now he now sees that "death can not be known. It cannot be befriended" as he now has inner turmoil as he acts out in chapter 2 were he sees the the real monsters are out in the real world as he is guided by the three monsters and he sees the horrors of violence, drugs, and prostitution. As winter being vary dismal and depressing but a sharp and harsh season and it really shows with all that happens to Cory over this section.
Alex Heim
5/7/2014 02:17:16 am
I agree with Tyler when he says that Cory realizes that the real monsters are in the real world rather than his comic books. Considering that his dad lost his job to Pauls Pantry which made Paula pantry look bad even though his dad ironically got a job there.I also agree with tylers statement of Cory having to go through a lot and the whole section hitting him hard with his dads job loss and Davy rays death etc.
Alex Heim
5/7/2014 02:11:56 am
To start with I feel like the section "winters cold truth" has a side meaning of the truths that will be told in this section are cold, sad, shocking, and hurtful. In the chapter "A solitary Traveler" corys dad loses his job because of the new store Big Paul's Pantry. Corys mom said, "They gave him two weeks' pay and a bonus, and they said they couldn't afford him anymore" (McCammon431). This is a sad truth that cory unfortunately had to accept as well as his father. In the chapter "Faith", Cory starts off the chapter with, "I THOUGHT I HAD KNOWN DEATH" (McCammon453). This quote obviously being about the tragic death of his good friend Davy Ray. This chapter basically had him asking the question why is heaven better then Zephyr. Yet everyone he asked just answered with faith. He was skeptical at first but later had to realize the truth of having faith. Considering the other chapters include Cory having to come to a realization of truth whether it be got or bad or happy or sad. Truth is something that everyone fights to reject at some points. At other points, all we want is the truth. I feel like thats exactly like what cory is going through with not wanting to believe that Davy Ray was killed but wanting to find out who the murder. Thats the dilemma of him wanting to find truth but rejecting other truths. Thats how I feel the chapters relate to "Winters Cold Truth."
The entire last section of Boy’s Life is all focusing on one core idea, truth. All of the chapter titles follow how someone feels when they are going through something as traumatic as this. For example, chapter 2, titled Faith. When someone is struggling with anything in their life, faith is always an option. While also looking ahead at finding out who the murderer is, we look at the name of the section as a whole. Cory has been through a lot in the whole book, but his hardest struggles fall under the fourth section. He learns the cold truth that Dr.Lezander is the killer, and that the world is really a terrible place.
Adriana Rodriguez 8
5/7/2014 03:23:35 am
I believe that “Winters Cold Truth,” connects to Cory figuring out who the killer is. In The process of that Cory finds truth to many other things like the world is changing and affecting his family, and "faith" after Cory's friend dies, Cory loses faith. When he went out to visit his friend, he had a harsh dream of reality. He realized that life is not going to get better. At the end of his dream, Cory had to make a literal leap of faith to get back home. Once he woke up from his dream it was cold, making it a literal "cold truth." Another really obvious one was when his father lost his job, and how his father is struggling to find peace, after seeing the man in the lake. Cory's dad was already having trouble Copeing with that, now he has more to worry about with losing his job, and Cory's attitude after his friend died, Cory’s father had to get the truth by going to see the last person he wanted help from. In chapter three, the lady said something under the lines of our dreams are just snippets of a quilt which I believe the quilt is a metaphor. The quilt resembles the truth that will give peace to everyone,because a literal quilt usually warms a person in the winter and keeps them relaxed and safe.
Adriana Rodriguez 8
5/7/2014 03:30:00 am
I agree with Nick that the last section is focusing on the main problem of the book however it always focuses on Cory realizing that the world is not a safe place, he finds out there are people who want to hurt others like the Lady and her museum. He gets a hard look at reality when he dreams of all the awful things that are going on in the world. Like what Tyler says about him seeing prostitution and drugs. So the last part of this book “Winters Cold Truth” is Cory realizing who the killer is and also how the world is too.
Maira A P8
5/7/2014 04:12:26 am
I believe that winter’s Cold Truth is the section in which Cory finds all the pieces of the puzzle. I think that this section revealed the truth behind life and the murder of the man in Saxon’s Lake. In a person’s life there are always going to be those events that can change them completely from who they are. In this case the chapters of this section build together events showing that Cory is growing. His father loses his job, Cory is punished for hitting his teacher, a bomb is set off, Davy Ray dies, his father finally discusses with the lady, etc. but he finally figures out how to find the killer. Corey comes to an understanding about the meaning of life and its strange ways. During the winter snow covers the grass, trees, and houses. More like the snow is hiding a truth beneath it. In the first chapter, "A Solitary Traveler" Cory has to face the death of a friend. Cory begins to question things about life and death and wants to find answers. In the next chapter "Faith" Cory stated "I thought I had known death" (McCammon 453). The weather outside is cold and frightful the truth that Corey finds out is just that hard and cold. He wanted to believe that the Doctor was a good person but eye was deceiving. Along with the murder, Corey also solved the underlying truth of the world and its people.
Christina Origel P.8
5/7/2014 04:20:39 am
I agree with Maira that this section was mostly focusing on Cory finding all the pieces of the puzzle to the murder. He goes through alot in section 4 and other situations were tougher then most. But Cory got through it and it showed him the true meaning of the word "faith" and how people may seem nice when they are around you. But when that person isn't around anyone, they can end up being a totally different person and no one would even know. So in "Winter's Cold Truth", although it made Cory realize who the killer was. It also made Cory realize that no matter how big his imagination can be or the lies that people tell, it will never be enough to cover up the "cold truth".
Christina Origel P.8
5/7/2014 04:12:44 am
In the section "Winter's Cold Truth", most of the chapters are basically showing us the stages that Cory is going through while he is maturing. From the beginning of chapter 1 of section 4, Cory's family is devasted when his father loses his job because now they have to find a way to scrape up money just to get by. But when Cory finds his dad sitting on the rock at Saxon's Lake, he realizes that he has to act tough for his dad because of everything he's been going through. Although we have seen Cory starting to mautre, in section 4 this is where we start to see Cory mature even more and gains some responsibility by helping his mother deliver pies. In the middle of the section, the more Cory keeps finding out clues about the murder, he comes to terms with the fact that some of the information he is holding from people could possibly hurt them or even upset them, hense the title "Winter's Cold Truth". Though Cory ended up telling a couple people bits and pieces about what he knew, winter wasn't over and knowing that this winter would be the most brutal one yet for Cory, the truth did come out. Thanks to Cory and his father and a few others, the entire town of Zephyr now knew that Dr.Lezander and his wife were murderer's.
Derrick c p8
5/7/2014 04:17:59 am
I believe the section "winters cold truth" is where cory realizes how sad and unexpected truth can be. Cory finds out that the real world isnt a safe place after all and sees how cold hearted people can be like in his dream, there is a man beating a dog and when gerald puts the box of dynamite at the museum. Cory said "I thought I had known death. After the death od davy ray cory realizes death was harder to deal with than he thought and doesnt want to accept the truth.
Ashley A
5/7/2014 08:56:09 am
I agree with you when you say that Cory realizes how unexpected the truth can be, especially when he finds out that Dr. Lezander murdered the man in the lake.
Ashley A Period 8
5/7/2014 08:39:46 am
I believe that in this section, “Winter’s Cold Truth,” Cory begins to learn the harsh reality of the real world. A specific scene that relates to this is when Cory sees his defeated dad resting on a rock near the edge of Saxton’s Lake. His dad reveals the cold truth to him by ranting about how helpless and worthless he feels, and how he felt foolish for thinking that he would be the new supervisor. Cory understands that it is going to be a challenge for his dad to accept this change to his life, but he knows that as winter comes to a close, things will slowly start to turn around. This section focuses on the actual reality of how harsh the world truly is.
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