“I didn’t write this book for you, Marcus. I wrote
this for those who endure.
Those who manage. Those who are determined to move on.” This quote is so powerful because this is a prime example of how a negative situation can be looked at in a more optimistic way! Jerome is the voice of all paraplegic people, who were victims of gun violence. Even though Marcus may never read the book, Jerry felt as if it was necessary to express his feelings of animosity, depression, and vindication through this piece of literature. Since he's been in a wheelchair ever since the incident, important details including some of the many challenging consequences he’s experienced such as: job discrimination, defined housing choices, people's oddly invasive or pitying reactions, offering him money unsolicited, the cabdriver asking him about the impact on his sexual functioning, etc. With all of these occurrences throughout his life, he acknowledges Marcus' unsavory action with most of the remarkable opportunities he has had in life. If McGill had never been wounded, he would not have become the person he is today! Not to get confused, this definitely doesn't excuse Marcus for his grotesque actions did, but it honestly acknowledges that McGill's life would have been lived under different circumstances, thus resulting in a different man. It’s been said that in many areas, when there’s confrontation amongst people, groups, etc., instead of shooting the person directly to kill them, the shooter shoots the victim in the back purposely, so that they he handicapped indefinitely! Since your spinal cord, nerves, etc. are located in your back, shooting someone there will most likely than not paralyze them. McGill is content with the man he has grown to be and is appreciative for the admirable things he continues to accomplish and enjoy.
Those who manage. Those who are determined to move on.” This quote is so powerful because this is a prime example of how a negative situation can be looked at in a more optimistic way! Jerome is the voice of all paraplegic people, who were victims of gun violence. Even though Marcus may never read the book, Jerry felt as if it was necessary to express his feelings of animosity, depression, and vindication through this piece of literature. Since he's been in a wheelchair ever since the incident, important details including some of the many challenging consequences he’s experienced such as: job discrimination, defined housing choices, people's oddly invasive or pitying reactions, offering him money unsolicited, the cabdriver asking him about the impact on his sexual functioning, etc. With all of these occurrences throughout his life, he acknowledges Marcus' unsavory action with most of the remarkable opportunities he has had in life. If McGill had never been wounded, he would not have become the person he is today! Not to get confused, this definitely doesn't excuse Marcus for his grotesque actions did, but it honestly acknowledges that McGill's life would have been lived under different circumstances, thus resulting in a different man. It’s been said that in many areas, when there’s confrontation amongst people, groups, etc., instead of shooting the person directly to kill them, the shooter shoots the victim in the back purposely, so that they he handicapped indefinitely! Since your spinal cord, nerves, etc. are located in your back, shooting someone there will most likely than not paralyze them. McGill is content with the man he has grown to be and is appreciative for the admirable things he continues to accomplish and enjoy.
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