Blog Post #2: Exposition

      In the book, "Deadline" by Chris Crutcher, Ben Wolf is the main character. Ben was diagnosed with a diesease, but won't tell anybody from his family. He wants to make the best out of what he has left of life. In order to do this, he decides to join football. He doesn't want the thought of dying to stop him from trying new things. Ben's doctor tries to convince him to tell his parents, but he won't budge. Ben doesn't feel scared though, he feels as if he always knew he would die young. He plans to get married, have his first kiss, and make the football team in his estimated 12 months of life.