What does this description tell you about Stanley's character?
Read the excerpt from Holes.
Now Stanley tried to pretend he was going to Camp
Fun and Games. Maybe he'd make some friends, he
thought. At least he'd get to swim in the lake.
O He tries hard to be positive about unfortunate
situations.
O He lies to himself because he is unable to face his
reality.
O He focuses often on making friends because he has
none
He feels sorry for himself and wishes he had a
better life.

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