1. Introduction of Mikey's Character:
The story begins by introducing the protagonist, Mikey, as a troubled teenager who is misunderstood by his family, teachers, and peers. His challenging home life and lack of positive role models set the stage for the conflicts to come.
2. Mikey's Friendship with James:
Mikey forms a friendship with James, another boy who is involved in criminal activities and petty theft. James' influence and the appeal of easy money draw Mikey deeper into the world of delinquency.
3. Increasing Delinquent Behavior:
Mikey's involvement in criminal activities intensifies. He starts hanging out with a group of bad kids, skipping school, and getting into fights. His descent into a life of crime becomes more evident.
4. Detention and Conflict with Officer Reynolds:
Mikey is caught for his delinquent behavior and is sent to a juvenile detention center. There, he has a difficult relationship with Officer Reynolds, a strict and authoritarian figure. The conflict between Mikey and Officer Reynolds escalates, leading to emotional tension and further conflicts.
5. Growing Frustration and Home Life:
Mikey becomes increasingly frustrated with the lack of understanding from his family and the unfair treatment he perceives from the authority figures in his life. His home life also becomes more strained, contributing to his emotional turmoil.
6. Breaking Point:
Mikey reaches a breaking point when his mother confronts him about his behavior and threatens to send him to a military school. The confrontation leads Mikey to make a decision that sets the story on a collision course toward the climax.
The rising action in "Bad Boy" builds tension and suspense as the protagonist's choices and circumstances spiral out of control. These events ultimately culminate in a powerful and emotional climax that transforms Mikey's life and challenges the reader's perception of delinquency and authority.