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The book is a dark, psychological drama set at Trinity, an all-boys Catholic high school.The Protagonist: Freshman Jerry Renault is mourning the recent death of his mother while trying out for the school football team.The Conflict: The ambitious acting headmaster, Brother Leon, initiates an annual chocolate sale fundraiser, doubling the quota to prove his leadership. He enlists the help of The Vigils, a cruel, underground student secret society led by the manipulative mastermind Archie Costello.The Rebellion: Jerry is given a Vigils "assignment" to refuse to sell the chocolates for 10 days. However, once the 10 days expire, Jerry decides to continue his defiance on his own, choosing to "disturb the universe" by refusing to conform to the school's high-pressure environment.The Climax: Jerry's non-conformity turns the administration and the student body against him. The novel concludes with a brutal, publicized boxing match rigged by the Vigils, ending in a pessimistic defeat that highli