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Advertisement:propertag.cmd.push(function() { proper_display('tvtropes_mobile_ad_1'); })A 1991 middle-grade novel by Mary Downing Hahn, Stepping on the Cracks follows the families of young soldiers back at home in Maryland during World War II, particularly eleven-year-old Margaret and her best friend Elizabeth, who both have older brothers fighting. They discover that their bully, Gordy Smith, is hiding his conscientious objector older brother Stuart, leading to an uneasy state of affairs that tests their belief in the war, and their ability to keep secrets. | |
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The Bully | |
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The Bully: Gordy Smith. He and Stuart also have a Big Brother Bully in Donald, the oldest of the Smith children. | |
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Character Development: Almost everyone gets some. | |
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Actual Pacifist | |
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Actual Pacifist: Stuart, which is why he deserted rather than go over to fight. | |
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Big Brother Instinct: Donald Smith, for all of his bad reputation and flaws, he sent a letter home to his brothers describing how War Is Hell which contributed to Stuart's desertion. Gordy shows some little brother instinct in working to keep Stuart hidden and fed despite not quite understanding the reasons behind his desertion. | |
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Abusive Parents: Mr. Smith is a drunk who beats his wife and children. after finding out Stuart is hiding in the area, he beats him so badly that he defend him in one ear, which keeps him from being sent overseas once the army gets him back. | |
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