Chapter 6, Most Popular Adolescent Boy Summary

Charlie and Patrick decide that they are going to leave town as soon as they finish high school. Irwin gets involved with the Irish Republican Army (IRA), while Patrick begins breaking into stores and stealing cosmetics.

Chapter 6, Most Popular Adolescent Boy Analysis

Irwin, who always enjoyed playing war, becomes involved in actual warfare, joining the Irish Republican Army. Patrick, becoming increasingly brazen, continues to steal in order to satisfy his urges.