November 4, 2015

Answer these questions to begin thinking about themes and ideas that will show up in the book.

Group One

 

1. Do you have friends whose social, ethnic, or economic backgrounds differ from yours? How do these conditions affect your relationship?

Group Two

 

1. Do you have friends whose social, ethnic, or economic backgrounds differ from yours? How do these conditions affect your relationship?

2. To what extent does a person’s environment determine their success and happiness? Is it possible to overcome your environment?  If so, how?

 

 

Group Three

 

1. Do you have friends whose social, ethnic, or economic backgrounds differ from yours? How do these conditions affect your relationship?

2. To what extent does a person’s environment determine their success and happiness? Is it possible to overcome your environment?  If so, how?

 

3. How is a gang like a social club? How is it like a family?

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