Chapters 25 through 30 Summary and Analysis

In chapter twenty-five, Eric had arrived at Ken Caryl Middle School in seventh grade and he, Dylan, and Brooks Brown soon became almost inseparable. Over the years, Eric repeated "extinction fantasies" to those who knew him, including those in chat rooms. Dylan liked Zack Heckler and thought Zack understood him better than anyone else but they were shy and Eric was the one able to give voice to their ideas.

In chapter twenty-six, Dave Sanders had almost made it to safety before he was shot. Another teacher helped him to cover and called for help. Aaron Hancey, an Eagle Scout and junior student, applied first aid with the help of another student but reported that Dave was seriously wounded. Officials kept saying help was on the way but hours passed and Dave lost consciousness. When the SWAT team arrived...