I think Caulfield planned very reasonably and responsibly considering the false information he was given. And, when he found out it was false, he made a new plan, which is also the reazonable thing to do. The problem is that Mrs. Olsen assumes everyone works best the same way she works best, which is not a good lesson to teach and I’m proud of Caulfield for ignoring it without openly insulting Mrs. Olsen.
What is it about gym class that you equate with power? I never felt more powerless than when I was required to fail repeatedly at climbing a rope for reazons the gym teacher couldn’t (or wouldn’t) explain.
As uzual, Puddles is the nicest member of the family.