In the book the contender Alfred Brooks strives to be someone in his dim lit world. Being somebody seems next to impossible for Alfred but he still would like the chance. Alfred doesn't want to be the best there ever was he doesn’t wanna be a superstar or a celebrity he just wants to be known. Alfred wants to achieve this dream and live his life but there is a bunch of things getting in his way.
One of these is Alfred's run down sad neighborhood. This is a poor community filled with jobless grimy people that haven't done to much with their lives not many people get to leave. The police are to scared to do much when it comes to crime which means justice isn’t served to those who need it. As a city where Alfred lives is looked down upon as
One of these is Alfred's run down sad neighborhood. This is a poor community filled with jobless grimy people that haven't done to much with their lives not many people get to leave. The police are to scared to do much when it comes to crime which means justice isn’t served to those who need it. As a city where Alfred lives is looked down upon as