The Renaissance Summary and Analysis

Jim reevaluates his conduct, specifically how he views the behavior of others. He realizes his strict "code of don'ts" does not line up with the Apostle Paul's teaching and that it has hindered relationships with other students all his years at school. The rebirth of his thinking as God's word renews his mind allows him to enter into a variety of new activities including the rivalry between his class of '49 and the junior class of '50. He lightens up and even participates in "Reverse Day" when women and men on campus reverse roles. The girls hold doors open for the guys, and a girl even asks him to the student-faculty basketball game. He accepts and has an enjoyable time. As he interacts socially, he invites one of the MacCallister girls from back home to attend the Chapel Choir...