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* AdultsAreUseless: The adults in Andy's life mean well, but for various reasons are unable to help him with his problems. The school counselor is the worst example, as she dismissed Andy's desire to become a lawyer and brushes off Tyler and B.J. when they're concerned about him.
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* AdultsAreUseless: The adults in Andy's life mean well, but for various reasons are unable to help him with his problems. The school counselor is the worst example, as she dismissed Andy's desire to become a lawyer and brushes off Tyler Tyrone and B.J. when they're concerned about him.
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The story focuses on a drunk driving accident in which Robbie Washington, a high school junior, is killed. Andy Jackson, his best friend, is crippled with guilt as he was driving the car, while his friends are shaken as well. As the school struggles to cope with the tragedy, Andy begins seeing a therapist and his relationships with his friends begin to deteriorate.
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The story focuses on a drunk driving accident in which Robbie Washington, a high school junior, is killed. Andy Jackson, his best friend, is crippled with guilt as he was driving the car, while his friends are shaken as well. As the school struggles to cope with the tragedy, Andy begins seeing a therapist therapist, and his relationships with his friends begin to deteriorate.
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* DownerEnding: [[spoiler:Andy commits suicide, unable to deal with the guilt of causing the accident that killed his friend. His loved ones are left completely devastated by his decision, with his family even fracturing afterward, though his little brother Monty tries to keep a positive outlook.]]
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* LivingEmotionalCrutch: [[DeconstructedTrope Deconstructed]]. It becomes clear that Keisha is this for Andy, which puts a lot of strain on her. [[spoiler: She ultimately can't handle it and breaks up with him, which sets off his suicide]].
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* LivingEmotionalCrutch: [[DeconstructedTrope Deconstructed]]. It becomes clear that Keisha is this for Andy, the only person keeping Andy out of his depression, which puts a lot of strain on her. [[spoiler: She ultimately can't handle it and breaks up with him, which sets off his suicide]].
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** As one of Andy's teachers points out, Dr. Carrothers shouldn't have decided to cut down on Andy's sessions after only a few months, no matter how well he thought Andy was doing.
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* DespairEventHorizon: Andy hits this after Keisha breaks up with him, with fatal results.
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* DespairEventHorizon: Andy hits this after Keisha breaks up with him, [[spoiler: with fatal results.results]].
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* AbusiveParents: Gerald's stepfather is an alcoholic who beats him regularly. It's noted that this keeps going to court with the stepfather regaining custody.
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* BeneathTheMask: One of Andy's classmates notes that he was always jealous of Andy's care-free nature, but realizes [[spoiler: after Andy's suicide]] that he never realized how much he was actually suffering.
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* BeneathTheMask: One of Andy's classmates notes that he was always jealous of Andy's care-free nature, but realizes [[spoiler: after Andy's suicide]] that he never realized how much he was actually suffering.
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* IdiotBall: Keisha is well aware that Andy has thought of suicide and that she is the one person keeping him stable. While breaking up with him is understandable, she simply declares herself "out of his life" and doesn't try to get him help. [[spoiler: This leads to Andy killing himself]].
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** As one of Andy's teachers points out, Dr. Carrothers shouldn't have decided to cut down on Andy's sessions after only a few months, no matter how well he thought Andy was doing.
** Keisha is well aware that Andy has thought of suicide and that she is the one person keeping him stable. While breaking up with him is understandable, she simply declares herself "out of his life" and doesn't try to get him help. [[spoiler: This leads to Andy killinghimself]].himself]].
* {{Irony}}: Andy's coach sponsors an anti-drug and anti-alcohol organization, yet several of his players have problems with alcohol.
* KarmaHoudini: Andy sees himself as this, as the most serious charges against him were dropped and he got off with a suspended license and mandatory AA meetings. This contributes to his guilt for what he did, as even he feels like he deserved more punishment.
** As one of Andy's teachers points out, Dr. Carrothers shouldn't have decided to cut down on Andy's sessions after only a few months, no matter how well he thought Andy was doing.
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* {{Irony}}: Andy's coach sponsors an anti-drug and anti-alcohol organization, yet several of his players have problems with alcohol.
* KarmaHoudini: Andy sees himself as this, as the most serious charges against him were dropped and he got off with a suspended license and mandatory AA meetings. This contributes to his guilt for what he did, as even he feels like he deserved more punishment.
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* MyGodWhatHaveIDone: Andy blames himself for Rob's death, since he was driving the car and feels he wasn't punished enough for what he did, causing his already tenuous self-esteem to plummet rapidly.
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* ReasonableAuthorityFigure: The basketball coach is friendly and supportive to Andy whenever he needs it. [[spoiler: Unfortunately, he isn't home when Andy really needs him]].
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* TheShrink: Dr. Carrothers is a cool guy who tries his best to help Andy, but is wrongly convinced that Andy is effectively dealing with his problems and dismisses him as "stable," [[spoiler: which is the first major misstep that leads to his suicide]].
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* VitriolicBestBuds: According to Andy, his friendship with Rob started after a fight.
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* ParentalNeglect: Andy's parents are preoccupied with their own lives and oblivious to his problems, with his father never having showed up to his basketball games.
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* LivingEmotionalCrutch: [[DeconstructedTrope Deconstructed]]. It becomes clear that Keisha is this for Andy, which puts a lot of strain on her. [[spoiler: She ultimately can't handle it and breaks up with him, which sets off his suicide]].
* ParentalNeglect: Andy's parents are preoccupied with their own lives and oblivious to his problems, with his father never having showed up to his basketball games.
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* ThereAreNoTherapists: The school counselor is unhelpful and condescending when Andy's friends try to get him help and dismisses their concerns.
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* DisasterDominoes: On the night before his suicide, Andy calls several people to try to get help, but through an unfortunate series of coincidences, none of them is available.
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* DrivenToSuicide: [[spoiler: Andy takes his own life after his breakup withKeisha.Keisha]].
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''Tears of a Tiger'' is a 1994 novel by Creator/SharonDraper. It is the first book in her ''Hazelwood High'' trilogy.
The story focuses on a drunk driving accident in which Robbie Washington, a high school junior, is killed. Andy Jackson, his best friend, is crippled with guilt as he was driving the car, while his friends are shaken as well. As the school struggles to cope with the tragedy, Andy begins seeing a therapist and his relationships with his friends begin to deteriorate.
!!''Tears of a Tiger'' features examples of the following tropes:
* AdultsAreUseless: The adults in Andy's life mean well, but for various reasons are unable to help him with his problems. The school counselor is the worst example, as she dismissed Andy's desire to become a lawyer and brushes off Tyler and B.J. when they're concerned about him.
* BetaCouple: Tyrone and Rhonda's much more stable relationship is contrasted with Andy and Keisha's.
* ParentalNeglect: Andy's parents are preoccupied with their own lives and oblivious to his problems, with his father never having showed up to his basketball games.
* BeneathTheMask: One of Andy's classmates notes that he was always jealous of Andy's care-free nature, but realizes [[spoiler: after Andy's suicide]] that he never realized how much he was actually suffering.
* DespairEventHorizon: Andy hits this after Keisha breaks up with him, with fatal results.
* DisasterDominoes: On the night before his suicide, Andy calls several people to try to get help, but through an unfortunate series of coincidences, none of them is available.
* DrivenToSuicide: Andy takes his own life after his breakup with Keisha.
* IdiotBall: Keisha is well aware that Andy has thought of suicide and that she is the one person keeping him stable. While breaking up with him is understandable, she simply declares herself "out of his life" and doesn't try to get him help. [[spoiler: This leads to Andy killing himself]].
* LivingEmotionalCrutch: [[DeconstructedTrope Deconstructed]]. It becomes clear that Keisha is this for Andy, which puts a lot of strain on her.
* PetTheDog: Andy's an emotional mess, but he's always nice to his brother Monty, even gushing to his therapist that Monty is the cool one in his family.
* ScrapbookStory: A lot of chapters consist of newspaper articles, schoolwork, and private diaries of the students.
* WhamLine: [[spoiler: "Andy's Final Phone Calls."]]
The story focuses on a drunk driving accident in which Robbie Washington, a high school junior, is killed. Andy Jackson, his best friend, is crippled with guilt as he was driving the car, while his friends are shaken as well. As the school struggles to cope with the tragedy, Andy begins seeing a therapist and his relationships with his friends begin to deteriorate.
!!''Tears of a Tiger'' features examples of the following tropes:
* AdultsAreUseless: The adults in Andy's life mean well, but for various reasons are unable to help him with his problems. The school counselor is the worst example, as she dismissed Andy's desire to become a lawyer and brushes off Tyler and B.J. when they're concerned about him.
* BetaCouple: Tyrone and Rhonda's much more stable relationship is contrasted with Andy and Keisha's.
* ParentalNeglect: Andy's parents are preoccupied with their own lives and oblivious to his problems, with his father never having showed up to his basketball games.
* BeneathTheMask: One of Andy's classmates notes that he was always jealous of Andy's care-free nature, but realizes [[spoiler: after Andy's suicide]] that he never realized how much he was actually suffering.
* DespairEventHorizon: Andy hits this after Keisha breaks up with him, with fatal results.
* DisasterDominoes: On the night before his suicide, Andy calls several people to try to get help, but through an unfortunate series of coincidences, none of them is available.
* DrivenToSuicide: Andy takes his own life after his breakup with Keisha.
* IdiotBall: Keisha is well aware that Andy has thought of suicide and that she is the one person keeping him stable. While breaking up with him is understandable, she simply declares herself "out of his life" and doesn't try to get him help. [[spoiler: This leads to Andy killing himself]].
* LivingEmotionalCrutch: [[DeconstructedTrope Deconstructed]]. It becomes clear that Keisha is this for Andy, which puts a lot of strain on her.
* PetTheDog: Andy's an emotional mess, but he's always nice to his brother Monty, even gushing to his therapist that Monty is the cool one in his family.
* ScrapbookStory: A lot of chapters consist of newspaper articles, schoolwork, and private diaries of the students.
* WhamLine: [[spoiler: "Andy's Final Phone Calls."]]
