Mr.Hoodhood and Mr.Kowalski

The Wednesday Wars
Mr.Hoodhood and Mr.Kowalski
Name: Kimberley
Date: Tuesday April 17, 2012
In the book "The Wednesday Wars" the author Gary D. Schmidt describes the fathers of Holling Hoodhood and Maryl Lee Kowalski as rivals. Although Mr.Hoodhood and Mr.Kowalski are rivals, they are similar in many ways. Both men are architects and are very committed to their jobs. They also seem pretty boastful. It seems that both fathers are often too busy with their work and do not spend enough time with their families. Despite their similarities, Mr.Kowalski and Mr.Hoodhood are also quite different. After stealing Mr.Hoodhood's design for the new school, Mr.Kowalski withdrew his design and gave up. Mr.Hoodhood does not seem like the type of person who would give up like that. Mr. Kowalski was also kind to Holling after losing thedeal. Mr.Hoodhood would probably have been envious towards Mr.Kowalski's family if Mr.Kowalski won the deal. Both men would probably be good friends if it weren't for their rivalry.