Notes on Transcript: Story of "Apple"

Introduction

• The narrative is from the perspective of "Apple," a high school student.
• Apple expresses a dislike for typical school assignments, especially the "What I did over summer vacation" essay.
• Describes life as a "ping pong effect," always feeling stuck in between.

Peculiar Habits

• Phobia of Cemeteries: Apple avoids them, fearing decomposing bodies and potential revenge from the deceased.
• Odd Questions: Frequently asks people strange questions as a compulsion.
• Visions of People: Gets mental images of people in odd situations, which often lead to awkward social interactions.

School Life and Social Dynamics

• No Friends: Apple is socially isolated and uses accents to stand out as a "foreign exchange" student.
• Observing Others: Enjoys watching people and documenting their actions in a journal.

Chapters in Apple's Journal

• Chapter 1: Describes the unpreparedness of the football team, documenting their lack of school supplies.
• Chapter 2: Tracks Marsha Glasgow’s outfits to see if they repeat.
• Chapter 3: Lists moves students use to check if teachers are watching.

Apple’s Observations

• Classifies various student groups like "grunts" (jocks), "twofers" (pretty girls), "geeks," and "motorheads."
• Uses journal to cope with feeling out of place and document behavior.

Social Incidents

• Lunchroom Incident: Apple tries to keep food separate, which Marsha mocks.
• Questions and Humiliation: Involuntarily asks Marsha a question leading to further embarrassment.

Coping Mechanisms

• Social Invisibility: Sometimes eats lunch in a closet to avoid mockery.
• People Watching: Finds solace in observing others, especially during classes like math.

Conclusion

• Apple's story is a mix of humor and the struggle to fit in.
• Highlights the challenges of high school life and the unique ways Apple copes with social isolation.