The Subplot of the Assault on Mr. Carlson

Rage

Charlie's attack on his chemistry teacher with a pipe wrench.

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Bearing strength in each event

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The Classroom Incident The Classroom Incident from "Rage". The Pipe Wrench The Humiliation Mr. Carlson calls Charlie to the board to solve a physics problem. Charlie fails, and Carlson mocks him. Charlie snaps.

The Classroom Incident from "Rage". The Pipe Wrench The Humiliation Mr. Carlson calls Charlie to the board to solve a physics problem. Charlie fails, and Carlson mocks him. Charlie snaps.

The Pipe Wrench The Humiliation Mr. Carlson calls Charlie to the board to solve a physics problem. Charlie fails, and Carlson mocks him. Charlie snaps. The Attack Charlie pulls out a pipe wrench and strikes Carlson in the head. Carlson falls, bleeding. Charlie walks out. The Aftermath Carlson is hospitalized with a hairline fracture and brain splinters. Charlie is suspended and faces possible expulsion.

The Apology The Apology from "Rage". The Forced Apology The Meeting Charlie is forced to apologize to Mr. Carlson and his wife. He feels no remorse. The apology is insincere.

The Apology from "Rage". The Forced Apology The Meeting Charlie is forced to apologize to Mr. Carlson and his wife. He feels no remorse. The apology is insincere.

The Forced Apology The Meeting Charlie is forced to apologize to Mr. Carlson and his wife. He feels no remorse. The apology is insincere. The Aftermath Charlie is sent to see Don Grace for counseling. He resents the therapy and becomes more determined to rebel. The Escalation After this, Charlie begins carrying his father's pistol to school. The assault on Carlson is a precursor to the hostage crisis.

March 3, the year of the crisis

After the assault, before the hostage crisis