Similarities Between Stanley And Zero In 'Holes' By Louis Sachar

The biggest connection between Stanley and Zero, “ Be strong my weary wolf, turn around boldly, fly high, my baby bird . . .” (Sachar 233). The both of them, Stanley and Zero, have connections because of destiny and their ancestors interactions. Stanley, a major character in Holes by Louis Sachar, changes throughout the story by other people’s actions, like Zero, on his own, and nevertheless by the conflicts at Camp Green Lake. In the beginning of the novel, Stanley lives in poor finance, overweight, and insecurely. His family went through a rough time, “ was from a poor family” (Sachar, 5). Given the statement which portrays his poor state, it also shows how the whole plot gets more tricky for Stanley. Then, another problem contains his appearance, “He was overweight” (7). Consequently, his size causes many problems throughout his sentence at Camp Green Lake. Lastly, Stanley feels insecure, and cares what others think about him, “ unaware of how much embarrassment she had caused” (7). As

Zero becomes the first friend of Stanley because of how Stanley came to rescue Zero, “Stanley gave Zero a thumbs up” (Sachar 220). Obviously, Zero becomes a friend of Stanley because Stanley totally never give a thumbs up to Derrick Dunne because of the relation between him and Stanley. Stanley gets great strength, emotionally and physically, “ He stood up lifting Zero” (170). The fact that Stanley carried Zero when he passed out, makes everyone awestruck and even himself. He soon just accepts that he stole the shoes until,, “ Zero’s confession seemed to bring him relief” (175). The confession eases his thoughts and gives him a feeling of innocence. Before Stanley felt that no one believed that he didn’t commit the crime and soon he just accepts that he committed the crime. By the end of the novel Staley uses the other’s actions and his own to change for the