The description suggests that Stanley tries hard to be positive about unfortunate situations. Even though he is facing a difficult circumstance by being at Camp Green Lake, he attempts to reframe it as a fun experience by imagining it as "Camp Fun and Games." This indicates that he copes with his reality by trying to find a silver lining and hoping for the best.
Read the excerpt from Holes.
Now Stanley tried to pretend he was going to Camp Fun and Games. Maybe he'd make some friends, he thought. At least he'd get to swim in the lake.
What does this description tell you about Stanley’s character?
He tries hard to be positive about unfortunate situations.
He lies to himself because he is unable to face his reality.
He focuses often on making friends because he has none.
He
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