In Philbrick's Freak the Mighty, the climax of the novel happens very close to the end of the novel when Kevin (Freak) dies.
A climax is:
the moment in a play, novel, short story, or narrative poem at which the crisis comes to its point of greatest intensity and is resolved.
Therefore, all of the conflict (the fighting with the Tony D. and his gang, the kidnapping of Max, and the hospitalizations of Freak) all lead up to the death of Freak.
After Freak dies, Max is able to understand what he must do to survive without Freak. Max has become stronger, learned about true friendship, and realized that he is capable of standing up for himself and others.
Therefore, the climax of the novel is Freak's death given the falling action and resolution are the places where Max comes to terms with everything that has happened over his time with Freak.
D. Viola believes no woman is worthy of the Duke's affections
Lennie's "I Am" Poem
I am strong and confused.
I wonder why people want to kill me.
I hear George's voice in my head.
I see Curley's wife, lifeless in the hay.
I am strong and confused.
I pretend to understand what my capabilities are.
I feel extremely worried.
I touch a mouse in my pocket because it calms me.
I worry about the rabbits so much that I killed Curley's wife.
I cry over what George will say.
I am strong and confused.
I understand the seriousness of what i have just done.
I say to be confident.
I dream about tending the rabbits on my own ranch with George and Candy.
I try to control my actions but I cannot.
I hope to not get in trouble.
I am strong and confused.
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