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Character list

 * Alfred is a champion boxer who struggled to face his consequences when he steps into the battlefield.
 * Mr. Donatelli is alfreds boxing trainer
 * Aunt Pearl took care of alfred but was worried about him boxing
 * James is alfreds best friend
 * Henry is like a father to alfred
 * Major was a trouble maker who beat up alfred and made him rob a store
 * Mr Epstein is alfreds boss
 * spoon is also a boxer who gave up and went back to school

Plot summary
The Contender by Robert lypstye is simple, straightforward, and unforgettable as it tells of Alfred’s coming of age. The rising action begins when Alfred enters Donatelli’s gym, where he will learn how to build his self confidence.The rising action is on Alfred’s development as a human being. Through his training and his boxing matches, he learns who he is and what he wants in life. He suffers some major things in his life. Hoping to see his old friend James, he accepts Major’s invitation to attend a party, where he gets drunk and smokes marijuana. After the party, he is so disgusted with himself and his behavior that he seriously thinks about quitting his training. Donatelli’s words convinced Alfred he should forgive himself and train harder. since then, Alfred works out at the gym overcoming pain. After months of work, Alfred is finally ready for a public boxing match, Although he has a difficult time in the ring during his first fight, he is finally declared the winner, which boosts his confidence. He again struggles against a opponent in his second match but is finally able, through sheer determination, to knock him out in the third round. Much to Alfred’s surprise, he is not delighted about the knock out; instead, he is troubled that he has seriously hurt another human being. Accepting the truth about his feelings, Alfred decides that he does not want to be a boxer. Alfred knows what he wants and has accepted who he is. In the falling action, Alfred goes to the gym and announces his decision to Donatelli, who agrees that he has made the right choice. Donatelli also gives Alfred permission to box in one last match. During the fight, Alfred proves to himself and the world that he is truly a contender. Although he loses the fight. He was ready to return to school to go after his higher education, to find a job he really wants, and to help his friend James. at the end of thenovel Alfred finds James hiding in the cave and convinces him to enroll in a rehab center. Alfred also makes the decision that he wants to work with children at the recreation center while attending night school. By the end of the book, throughout the book Alfred learn to overcome his weaknesses and his problems.

The entire novel took place at Aunt Pearl’s house, Donatelli’s gym, the park, and the boxing arena.