Bless the beast and the children troubled The Bedwetters - Essay Example

This discussion talks that the change in behavior has resulted mostly due to Cotton's approach to the venture and his leadership skills. Realizing the need for group effort for the mission’s success, Cotton emphasizes the need for teamwork; he involves everyone in the decision-making processes and voting. At one point of the mission, he tests them by pretending to no longer support the continuance of their mission and is both proud and sad when the boys decide to continue, even without him, proving their courage and independence.

In the end, he leaves a lasting impression on the boys by dying for the buffaloes. Taft's volatile personality, as well as his experience with the world of petty crime, contributes a great deal to the mission’s success, he not only provides transportation by stealing but also saves the group from the “bowlers”. Lally one, in the beginning, is a cruel and vengeful character both towards his fellow campers and animals but during the mission becomes a part of the team and is willing to face Cotton’s partying and danger for the sake of the buffaloes.

While at the start of the mission, the boys whine and fight about the responsibility and hardship of the mission, by the end, they fight over their intense desire to contribute to the mission. They learn not only communication skills and a positive attitude, but also learn to let go of their petty indifference’s and insecurities for the greater good. From boys, they mature into men who realize the importance and potency of teamwork.