Always Outnumbered Always Outgunned Analysis
Esther Padilla
Oakes 80A
October 25,2011
Always outnumbered always outgunned
Response
The book consists of fourteen stories that describe Socrates Fortlow’s , the main character, life. All throughout the book many moral issues are covered such as racism, responsibility, friendship and violence. Socrates grew up in Indiana and was introduces to violence at a very early age. His father was very violent and soon after he passed away both Socrates and his mother lost their house and during some occasion they would go days without eating. As he kept growing up his bad behavior escalated and dragged him twenty-seven years in state prison for murder and rape. Once he was released he moved to Watts area in Los Angeles, California. After being
Oakes 80A
October 25,2011
Always outnumbered always outgunned
Response
The book consists of fourteen stories that describe Socrates Fortlow’s , the main character, life. All throughout the book many moral issues are covered such as racism, responsibility, friendship and violence. Socrates grew up in Indiana and was introduces to violence at a very early age. His father was very violent and soon after he passed away both Socrates and his mother lost their house and during some occasion they would go days without eating. As he kept growing up his bad behavior escalated and dragged him twenty-seven years in state prison for murder and rape. Once he was released he moved to Watts area in Los Angeles, California. After being