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In the book of Shattering Glass, by Gail Giles. Rob has shown some traits of dictatorship. Rob was describing how he would take down Lance, by putting Simon up there. “Someone new for class goat” (Giles, 68). Teensagers have a tendecy of taking things over. Often they use this new found power to put others down. This trait that rob has is very relatable. Without this trait he would of been able to shape Simon the way he should of benne. In Shattering Glass, Rob has shown traits of dictatorship.
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