The Revealers: Role Reversal

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Blog Question: After the Bully Lab was renamed, the Revealers, and the stories of the three Darkland students were released and well received by the student body, Elliot wanted to publish Russell’s narrative about Richie punching Russell in the face.
1) Why was Russell so opposed to the idea (pg. 110)? Explain. (4 pts)
Russel was so opposed to the idea of posting about Richie in the revealers because he was started to get a weird feeling about him. Somehow he felt Richie's not bulling anymore. Like a feeling of, 'I'm starting to like him'. I think he felt that way after Richie 'helped' Russel while Burke and Blanchette were threatening him. (In book at pg.96~97 Also, it doesn't say in the book but I think Russel is a bit scared of Richie. (Even though it doesn't sound like it.
2) What is happening to the relationship between Russell and Richie. (3 pts)
To me, it first looked like their situation was getting better. Then, after reading a little more, I figured out that Russel was just merely playing with Russel and he fell for it. Richie was just trying out a new bully tactic against Russel. For a short amount of time he wanted Russel to relax then suddenly he changes scaring Russel. I thought this way because I saw a similar bullying style before. Also, if they were slowly being friends again, why would Richie be revolting again in pg.142~143.
3) Two Peer Comments (4 pts each)