![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() What does the neighbourhood that the boys live in represent? place of threat and fear, home of gangs and killings, boys are deeply embedded in this world and their futures scare them because of this, these dangers manifest themselves in nightmares and even though Francis DOES have street smarts he struggles to keep these nightmares at bay Is it any wonder why the boys feel threatened given the memory of the robbery and the racist attack that follows (page 153)? boys see black men and identify with them, fear the possibility of themselves slipping into this kind of way, don't have proper role models, death of Anton is pivotal because even though he was not a close friend him just being someone they know symbolizes that danger can be nearer than you think How does Michael feel about his body? something he is always in, body enables him to be stereotyped and treated by people a certain way ie. ![]()
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