When I read the last 4 chapters of part one, I realized what is the end goal for tenets and landlords. So far, they are still stuck in drugs, poverty and social systems not made to fit the needs of everyone. First in chapter 5, Desmond talks about Arlene and her experience and how she got to where she is. "Arleen moved out at seventeen (57)" this line is powerful because it's the case with many young adults. When young people make that decision to move out they are vulnerable, but once they find someone that somewhat cares for them they are hooked. This was the case with Arleen when she met a man while babysitting for a family and later had her first child with that man. The father of the baby was in and out of jail so Arleen found someone
