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Usually the arbiter of logic and safety, Feeny’s decision to join Cory’s rebellion highlights the universal nature of the mid-life (or late-life) crisis. III. The Roller Coaster as a Crucible

Riding the coaster is less about the adrenaline and more about the performative act of breaking a "safe" reputation. [S2E16] Danger Boy

The climax of the episode—riding the "supposedly terrifying" roller coaster—serves as the physical manifestation of their psychological breakthrough. Usually the arbiter of logic and safety, Feeny’s

Fed up with his reputation for being dependable but dull, Cory seeks to reinvent himself. [S2E16] Danger Boy

The narrative structure of "Danger Boy" is unique because it aligns the student and the teacher in a common quest for thrill-seeking.