Tony story #$

As the novel concludes, Ty ends up killed in a shooting involving a rival gang known as the "black disciples." Tony had not been with him the last few days because of his constant urge to get in conflicts with this rival gang that ultimately took his life. Although the ending was sad and touching, i must say it was rather predictable that Ty would end up dead or in jail from his endeavors and heists. At the end of the novel we learn that Tony aspires to become a music artist and that he would one day make a song in memory of Ty so that everyone would hear his story. A positive statement i can make about this ending is that it taught me a valuable lesson. I have learned from this novel that success never comes from the circumstances or privileges one is born into, but rather the the pure drive and will power of that individual. No matter what odds or disadvantages are against you, there will always be that chance to overcome adversity and succeed. Reading this novel has taught me that some of the best lessons learned only come from novels themselves. With that point, I can honestly say that this novel has given me a more open-minded, optimistic, perspective as i start new novels. Overall, I can say this novel, Tony's story, has taught me a good lesson about success and which will help me appreciate the things we can take from reading leisurely.

Tony's Story #3

As I continue to read this novel I must say it has kept me quite interested and I even find it hard to put down at certain times. This novel has taught me to appreciate reading like I have never thought before. I would have never imagined that i would be so into a book that i am reading leisurely. But anyhow, as the story continues to progress i find myself identifying more and more with the character Tony. It turns out that he has had ties to a notorious Philadelphia gang from his "Pop" and i am assuming that more members of his family have ties to this. It seems that although Tony is surrounded by violence, drug dealing, and other criminal behavior, his mind stays focused on important things such as school and his career. This has led me to admire his character because although he was naturally born into this street lifestyle, he is still aiming to be successful in a manor that doesn't involve illegal activity. It has also been made clear that his best friend, Ty, is more of a bad influence on him then vice versa. The two seem to find themselves in the most mischief on their walks home from school. As the two were walking home after a day of school Ty decides to steal a bike he sees which ultimately leeds into a brawl where Tony gets injured. As Ty seems exhilarated and proud after the incident, Tony seems annoyed. It is clear that Tony is starting to get sick of the non sense he constantly finds himself in with Ty and is starting to realize that this friend of his may be standing in the way of his future success and life away from trouble.