The Chocolate War

" Do I dare disturb the universe"(172). With these words Robert Cormier clearly shows his purpose for writing The Chocolate War. He writes it to give insight into the consequences of standing up for what you believe in. Through his portrayal of characters, and plot, Robert Cormier achieves his purpose. Cormier shows what happens to Jerry Renault and his protagonist Archie Costello. Through The Chocolate War Robert Cormier clearly shows his feelings towards conformity and the …

…they are easy to identify with. I think that most young adults will enjoy this novel. I also feel it will equally be enjoyed by the adult reader because of Cormier's universality and his readability by all audiences. Cormier does this "with, intense conflict, suspense, and unpredictable developments in plot and character", states critic Paul Ettenson(256). Robert Cormier definitely achieves his purpose in writing The Chocolate War through his excellent use of plot and character.