One of the overarching themes of Because of Mr. Terupt is that of personal responsibility. From the beginning of the story, Mr. Terupt adopts a style of teaching that tries to help each student realize the ramifications of their actions and accept responsibility for what they do.
Explanation:
Terupt, knocking the teacher unconscious. While everyone initially blames Peter for the accident, it is revealed that Mr. Terupt's past history of wrestling and multiple concussions had weakened his skull. He remains in a coma until the doctors attempt surgery to fix the damage.
