![]() ![]() However, Josh does not give up, and that contributes to JB's realization that his brother is truly sorry. JB is justifiably shaken when Josh demonstrates aggression towards him, and he refuses to talk to him or accept his apology for a long time. Josh doesn't want Dad to call him "Filthy" anymore, especially as Dad grows sicker and sicker, because he wants Dad to see him as more than just a basketball player. However, it represents only one facet of his personality, and as he starts to watch JB change and Dad face health issues, he starts to eschew "Filthy" and return to "Josh." Josh is a more multi-faceted name that includes his status as a son, brother, student, friend, potential boyfriend (he wishes!), and, still, basketball star. It connotes his charm, his talent, his controlled aggression, and his showmanship. Josh's nickname is from Dad, and it encapsulates his skill on the basketball court. Sometimes, they're given to a character sometimes, they're insisted upon by that character sometimes, they wear out their welcome. ![]() ![]() Nicknames are an important component of the text. Why does Josh vacillate between his given name and "Filthy McNasty"? ![]()
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