Down These Mean Streets And Zits (Comparison Of Tw

Estefania Arango                                   4.5.11
   
Losing someone in life can influence us to many things, for better or worse, depending on the situation. Just ilk in the book Down these mean streets by Piri Thomas. Piriss connection with his mom was very respectable. They both were open to each other. And even though he kept some secrets out from her he still cargond for her and loved her. at one time she died, all he had to say was; Bendito momma, Im sorry (Thomas 196). That was all he had to say beca employ he knew that she was dying due to his father having other woman. And yet knowing he didnt believe her and fixed to walk away from her. His mom was also dying because she didnt have anyone by her side when Piri was in the South. I regard that what affected her most was the fact that Piri didnt believe her.
     Once Piris mom died everything changed drastically. One thing that was drastic was that Piri started to use Heroin.



At first he didnt take it poorly but the much he used the more addict he became. He also became very violent with people. He got to the point of flickering his own brother,
You bastard! Dig it, you bastard. Youre bleeding, and the blood is like anybody elses red! I cut an obscure face spitting at me. I hated it. I wanted to stay on top of his unknown what-was-it and beat him and beat him and beat beat beat beat beat- and feel skin smash under me (Thomas 146).  
 
 This shows how violent he became, and how much racism he has had to deal with. The sad break down of how much he has suffered is the fact that he is taking that fury and race problem within his family.  I wonder wherefore he just doesnt let it go and lease that he was colored and that no matter the color we are all the same. If he only realizes that the only one that is more affected is him not his...If you want to get a practiced essay, order it on our website: Orderessay



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