What the Author of "Swagger," Thinks About how we Act

Carl Deuker the author of "Swagger" has a lot to say about us. Not only about how we look but how we act. He points out many things people have in common through out this book. One thing which he said was that we are all transparent people who will always try to blend in to the surrounding. Carl points this out by showing how Hartwell's characteristics changed based on where he was. In the beginning when he was helping Jona sand Levi as an unofficial coach he was very serious and strict. Later when he held a party he became a fun loving guy trying to get all the kids to enjoy the party even if it was not right. Later when he actually became a teacher in their school he was harsh but caring. All these changes are only because of the surroundings and the situation. Carl also shows this by how some people change even in a game based on where they are. I can actually personally relate to this. When I was first trying out for my soccer team I was trying so hard pulling of some moves I never tried before and giving it my all, but later when I got into the team during practices I did not have the same intensity. Even though I worked hard it was not as intense as the tryouts and this is the same which was done by Jonas Dolan. Jonas want's to make the team thus was working hard but when he made the team he kept on playing hard but just not as hard. But Carl also goes on to say that if you eventually are not trying it will fire back on you and you will have to work hard to get back. This is the same thing done by Jonas Dolan after he made the team he slacked off a little and got himself on the bench but after that he worked hard again and made the line up.