Read this excerpt from Holes. Back at school, a bully named Derrick Dunne used to torment Stanley. The teachers never took Stanley’s complaints seriously, because Derrick was so much smaller than Stanley. Some teachers even seemed to find it amusing that a little kid like Derrick could pick on someone as big as Stanley. Based on this flashback, what conclusion can be made about Stanley? Stanley does not like going to school. Stanley needs to stand up for himself. Stanley is used to difficult situations. Stanley is not bothered by Derrick’s bullying.

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used to torment Stanley. The teachers never took Stanley’s complaints seriously, because Derrick was so much smaller than Stanley. Some teachers even seemed to find it amusing that a little kid like Derrick could pick on someone as big as Stanley. Based on this flashback, what conclusion can be made about Stanley? Stanley does not like going to school. Stanley needs to stand up for himself. Stanley is used to difficult situations. Stanley is not bothered by Derrick’s bullying.

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