Jimmy was able to deal with the adversity in his life in multiple ways. He had got a letter from a man named Harry who was chosen to write to him and not being able to read it, Jimmy was inspired to learn so he could write back. “I was eager to communicate with someone to alleviate the boredom of the dungeon.” (183) He starts writing poetry to express himself. “Writing for me was a connection to the streets, to someone out there.” (186) I still felt sorry for him at the end because his father passes away and he can’t go to his funeral. (232-233) His mom comes back into his life and she ends up being shot by her husband because she wanted to leave him. (262) And his brother was killed by some guy who smashed his skull in while he was drunk. (262-263) No matter how hard he tries something always seems to go wrong. When he gets a head one step, he gets taken back 2 more.
I'm glad I read the book because it made me realize that no matter how tough things get you can still turn your life around. He had the strength and determination to do it from the time he was a teen and managed to over come it in the end. He taught me that as long as you have the will power and set your mind to doing something then you can do it. No matter the odds or how many obstacles are thrown at you along the way. In the end it makes you stronger and who you are.
I'm glad I read the book because it made me realize that no matter how tough things get you can still turn your life around. He had the strength and determination to do it from the time he was a teen and managed to over come it in the end. He taught me that as long as you have the will power and set your mind to doing something then you can do it. No matter the odds or how many obstacles are thrown at you along the way. In the end it makes you stronger and who you are.
Do you think it's because of the way he goes about dealing with his problems? is that why nothing works out for him?
ReplyDeleteIn a way because if he would have dealt with his feelings and took them on directly then it wouldnt have built up and he wouldnt have had to worry about it any longer. He could have been more focused on the problems he was dealing with at the time and not those plus the old ones.
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