In
chapter three, Stanley Yelants rides to Camp Green Lake on a bus with a driver and an armed
guard while he thinks about his family's bad luck. At the beginning of chapter four, Stanley
arrives at Camp Green Lake after an eight-hour trip and the bus driver offers him a piece of
advice by saying, "Be careful" (Sachar, 5). There are several different
interpretations of the bus driver's parting words of advice. One could argue that the bus driver
is familiar with Camp Green Lake and its surrounding area, which he understands is dangerous and
hostile. The bus driver may be aware of the poisonous yellow lizards, extremely hot desert, and
treacherous terrain, which is why he advises Stanley to be cautious of his
surroundings.
The bus driver may also be familiar with the Warden, Mr. Sir,
and Mr. Pendanski. All three characters are selfish, threatening individuals, who control and
manipulate the boys. He may have heard about the Warden's violent nature and recognizes that she
may harm Stanley. Another interpretation of the bus driver's advice could be that he is warning
Stanley to be cautious of the other boys at camp. The driver is aware that other juvenile
delinquents pose a threat to Stanley, who is overweight and seems like a passive individual.
Overall, the bus driver's parting advice can be interpreted as a warning for Stanley to avoid
the Warden and counselors, be cautious of the other juveniles, or be aware of the threatening
natural environment.
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