By: Brandon Lepley
The main theme of Freak the Mighty is friendship . An unlikely pair, Max and Kevin are an example of how the power of friendship can effect and change young people's lives. Kevin helps Max's with the problems with his father. On a deeper level, Kevin brings Max out of his place of isolation. Kevin helps Max learn to use his intelligence and experience life. Max adds to Kevin's quality of life as a unique buddy. Ultimately, it deals with the issues death and the loss of a best friend.