Misjudgments In The Bully By Roger Dean

How would you react if you saw your childhood bully at a restaurant or vice versa?
Would you treat them sourly or act kindly towards them? Would you vindicate your actions and clear yourself from any past misjudgments? In the shocking tale of “The Bully” by Roger Dean
Kiser, a man meets his 7th grade bully at a restaurant. Roger’s thoughtful, kind-natured, forgiving personality gave this story an uncommon ending, and left the reader wanting to figure out what the interaction between the two would end up looking like.
First, Roger’s thoughtfulness demonstrated how considerate he is, especially towards
Tony, who said extraneous claims to Roger in middle school. Roger noticed Tony’s wife struggling to get the wheelchair in the van, so he went and

“I saw and watched as his wife tried, over and over, to get the ramp to come down but it just would not work. Finally, I got up, paid for my meal, and I walked up to the van.” (Kiser 3). Roger’s thoughtfulness affects the story because it helps Tony and his wife get out of potential hassle, and the conversation between Roger and Tony wouldn’t have been initiated without his assertiveness.
Second, Roger’s kindness shows affection and encouragement. This is shown when Tony admits his guilt, “I guess what you’re thinking ‘What goes around comes around’,” he said softly.” (Kiser 4). Owning up to your mistakes is never an easy task, and I can imagine Tony is despondent, due to his crippled nature. Roger then responds, “I would never think like that,
Tony,” I said, with a stern look on my face.” (Kiser 4). This trait effects the story because without
Roger’s sympathetic response, Tony would’ve been discouraged and felt even more guilty abouthis past. Roger’s kindness helps Tony’s guilt escape from deep inside of him. Without Tony feeling guilty, this opens up the opportunity of possible friendship between the two.
Thirdly, forgiveness is granted. Roger not only helps his middle school bully, but