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Transcript: Marcus and Eddie are best friends who found the strength to break through the racial barrier. Marcus is black; Eddie is white. Stars of their school basketball team, they are true leaders who look past the stereotypes and come out on top. They are inseparable, watching each other's backs, both on and off the basketball court. But one night—and one wrong decision—will change their lives forever. Will their mistake cost them their friendship . . . and their future? Marcus Brown-Eddies bestfriend, Star basketball player, Marcus is a smart kid that knows hes screwed up his future. He knows right from wrong but his decisions dont display this. He lives with his mom. Information and experiences surrounding the character. Sensory imagery of the scene. http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-57388878/teen-charged-as-juvenile-in-ohio-school-shooting/ Mrs.Majors for some reason it wouldnt let me put any charts or maps. Marcus and Eddie are best friends who found the strength to break through the racial barrier. Marcus is black; Eddie is white. Stars of their school basketball team, they are true leaders who look past the stereotypes and come out on top. They are inseparable, watching each other's backs, both on and off the basketball court. But one night—and one wrong decision—will change their lives forever. Will their mistake cost them their friendship . . . and their future? Review What has the character paid attention to in his/her life? Characters view-point. Things the character notices or relates. About This Book Two high school basketball stars, one black and one white, see their lives move in different directions after they are arrested for shooting a man during a robbery. A gripping story about choices, friendship, and the implication of race in the justice system. Both Marcus and Eddie have experienced death in front of them, robbing, on the brink of their dreams and goals slipping away, and shooting someone. Eddies parents are very nice and supportive, his dad is hard for approval. Marcus has lost his trust in his mother and has a hard time trying to get it back. Both characters pay attention to their academics and basketball, they try to stay out of trouble but they have made some regretful choices. Marcus and Eddie have developed the thought of that staying out of trouble is the way to go and their current life situation motivates them to put in as much effort in basketball as they can and to pursue their dream as becaming pro. What cultural and personal meaning has the character added to his/her life experiences? How the character connects him/her-self to the situation based on their life. What does the character do because of his or her beliefs? Marcus and Eddie both have put their experiences to learn from their mistakes and have became wiser after it. Marcus and Eddie have decided to stay out of trouble and just focus on school and their passion, basketball, and becoming pro at it. Characters What beliefs has the character developed? Character motivation, thoughts, or reasons for doing what he/she did. Eddie- Marcus' bestfriend, Eddie is also a basketball star, eddie has more money than Marcus' family and he has both of his parents living with him. Eddie is also a smart kid.