Quote 1: “’ Come on, kid. They don’t care about you. They’re only thinking about themselves. You’re old enough to know that.’” (37).
Analysis 1: Choco Joe shows his loyalty to Boy Genius by being honest and looking out for him. Even in the way beginning we can see that Choco Joe was one of Boy Genius’ truest friends because he is brutally honest with him by telling him the reality of situations and that some of the things that Boy Genius idolizes, like His Excellency, isn’t at all what he may think he is. Choco Joe wants to make sure that Boy Genius not only knows the reality but also understand that he’s only trying to watch his back for the long term. Choco Joe early on warns Boy Genius not to hold people at high standards, which later Boy Genius realizes after the betrayal by His Excellency. This just goes on to prove that Choco Joe knew things before Boy Genius even thought about it, which reveals that he was truly looking out for the best interest of Boy Genius and that’s why Choco Joe was always someone that Boy Genius listened to, as he was always insightful and a loyal friend.
Quote: “But trust me on this, kid. There are people out here who wouldn’t mind it one bit if he suddenly disappeared” (Park 37)
In this quote, Choco Joe is being genuine with Boy Genius, something the other characters in the book thus far are not. Choco Joe’s honesty to Boy Genius shows that Choco Joe cares about Boy Genius. In a way, Choco Joe is watching over Boy Genius by telling Boy Genius the truth. Although not explicit, Choco Joe is showing loyalty to Boy Genius before loyalty has developed. He is telling Boy Genius not to just follow people blindly as he is to His Excellency. This foreshadows Boy Genius’s future friendship with Choco Joe and the development of their relationship.
Quote 2: “I wanted to see you off at the airport but… well… you know how things are here at the station. Anyway, the show’s still doing well but frankly, it’s not the same without you, old pal” (212)
Analysis 2: Choco Joe expresses his loyalty through his letter by calling Boy Genius his “old pal”. Even though Choco Joe wasn’t able to say goodbye to Boy Genius, he still sent him oranges and in his letter even apologized for not being able to do more. This truly shows that Choco Joe cared about Boy Genius as more than just a co-worker, but that he was a good friend to him. He even hints in the letter that he misses Boy Genius by saying “... it’s not the same without you…” which clearly shows that Choco Joe misses the time that they spent together at the station. All of this time Boy Genius thought Choco Joe had another identity that he was lying about, though he was right, it ended up being that Choco Joe the person with another persona was the one that wasn’t two faced. But one that was actually there for Boy Genius; a true loyal friend.
Quote 3: “You were right about me. I was a spy. But that doesn’t mean you and I weren’t true friends. I’m so sorry Boy Genius […] Be good to your parents. There’s no substitute for home and family” (212).
Analysis 3: Choco Joe defines loyalty through his honesty to Boy Genius. After all the years that the two were separated and the secrets that he kept, Choco Joe still considered Boy Genius his true friend. In fact, Choco Joe was the most loyal friend to Boy Genius. He was a dominant father figure in Boy Genius’s life, offering advice and knowing more about the boy’s life than the boy himself. Choco Joe had lied about his role in the KCIA, but he also had a heart and a close relationship with Boy Genius. At the point of the story where this quote iss written, Choco Joe is a frail man living in a cage. His last dying words are what is written in a letter to Boy Genius, which Choco Joe kept for many years as he searched in vain for his friend. In the end, Choco Joe reminds Boy Genius to appreciate the two most important possessions a human will have: family love and a home.
-Group 6
Janice, Rachel, Victor
Analysis 1: Choco Joe shows his loyalty to Boy Genius by being honest and looking out for him. Even in the way beginning we can see that Choco Joe was one of Boy Genius’ truest friends because he is brutally honest with him by telling him the reality of situations and that some of the things that Boy Genius idolizes, like His Excellency, isn’t at all what he may think he is. Choco Joe wants to make sure that Boy Genius not only knows the reality but also understand that he’s only trying to watch his back for the long term. Choco Joe early on warns Boy Genius not to hold people at high standards, which later Boy Genius realizes after the betrayal by His Excellency. This just goes on to prove that Choco Joe knew things before Boy Genius even thought about it, which reveals that he was truly looking out for the best interest of Boy Genius and that’s why Choco Joe was always someone that Boy Genius listened to, as he was always insightful and a loyal friend.
Quote: “But trust me on this, kid. There are people out here who wouldn’t mind it one bit if he suddenly disappeared” (Park 37)
In this quote, Choco Joe is being genuine with Boy Genius, something the other characters in the book thus far are not. Choco Joe’s honesty to Boy Genius shows that Choco Joe cares about Boy Genius. In a way, Choco Joe is watching over Boy Genius by telling Boy Genius the truth. Although not explicit, Choco Joe is showing loyalty to Boy Genius before loyalty has developed. He is telling Boy Genius not to just follow people blindly as he is to His Excellency. This foreshadows Boy Genius’s future friendship with Choco Joe and the development of their relationship.
Quote 2: “I wanted to see you off at the airport but… well… you know how things are here at the station. Anyway, the show’s still doing well but frankly, it’s not the same without you, old pal” (212)
Analysis 2: Choco Joe expresses his loyalty through his letter by calling Boy Genius his “old pal”. Even though Choco Joe wasn’t able to say goodbye to Boy Genius, he still sent him oranges and in his letter even apologized for not being able to do more. This truly shows that Choco Joe cared about Boy Genius as more than just a co-worker, but that he was a good friend to him. He even hints in the letter that he misses Boy Genius by saying “... it’s not the same without you…” which clearly shows that Choco Joe misses the time that they spent together at the station. All of this time Boy Genius thought Choco Joe had another identity that he was lying about, though he was right, it ended up being that Choco Joe the person with another persona was the one that wasn’t two faced. But one that was actually there for Boy Genius; a true loyal friend.
Quote 3: “You were right about me. I was a spy. But that doesn’t mean you and I weren’t true friends. I’m so sorry Boy Genius […] Be good to your parents. There’s no substitute for home and family” (212).
Analysis 3: Choco Joe defines loyalty through his honesty to Boy Genius. After all the years that the two were separated and the secrets that he kept, Choco Joe still considered Boy Genius his true friend. In fact, Choco Joe was the most loyal friend to Boy Genius. He was a dominant father figure in Boy Genius’s life, offering advice and knowing more about the boy’s life than the boy himself. Choco Joe had lied about his role in the KCIA, but he also had a heart and a close relationship with Boy Genius. At the point of the story where this quote iss written, Choco Joe is a frail man living in a cage. His last dying words are what is written in a letter to Boy Genius, which Choco Joe kept for many years as he searched in vain for his friend. In the end, Choco Joe reminds Boy Genius to appreciate the two most important possessions a human will have: family love and a home.
-Group 6
Janice, Rachel, Victor
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