TJ allows his narrative to be represented by racism along with the emotional and physical consequences of abuse, along with encouragement towards total acceptance and tolerance of the outsiders.ĭuring the story, TJ tells his narrative to reveal the heartbreak and hurt that is an effect of racism. They soon find the trust they need in TJ, who allows examples to be made of these characters so that readers may be influenced by both his and other individual stories. These characters have yet to distinguish a dependable character from their lives in which they trust full heartedly. TJ shows compassion and acceptance to those who need to be respected and those who need to learn to respect others.

However, he ends by inspiring the readers to not only observe his reasoning behind his words, but to explore the wrongs of the society in which they live in. He begins by showing the meaning of the ways of the world through his narrative. TJ ensures that his readers will discover for themselves his motivation towards writing his story. In Whale Talk by Chris Crutcher, TJ inspires the school’s swim team of misfits by showing them acceptance for who they are and what they have to offer as individuals.

Stories are told to transfer ideas and morals from one person or generation to another. TJ’s story is significant not because of where it started, but instead for the reasons in which it was written. It does not matter when you begin, or when you end, only that you bend a knee and say the words.’ - Catherynne Valente ‘Stories,' the green-eyed Sigrid said, unperturbed, 'are like prayers.