What would you do if you were cursed? Would you give up or keep going? The author uses similes and metaphors to demonstrate that Stanley perseveres even though he’s cursed.

In context, the author uses this smile to show how Stanley feels like he is holding destiny shoes. “Stanley had left like he was holding destiny's shoes.Pg.24”This evidence shows why he was rushing to show his dad and therefore, was pulled by the cop.

However, the author also uses this metaphor to show how Stanly perseveres through his bad luck. “In fact, the shoes were anything but sweet.” This sentence foreshadows how badly the shoes would impact Stanley’s life. They caused him to end up at Camp Green Lake.

In conclusion, the author uses similes and metaphors to help