'In Defense Of Bonnie's Bonnie And Clyde'

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In the midst of the great depression, citizens of America found themselves jobless, hungry, and containing no hope for the future. In this critical time in U.S. history, it was easy for Americans to look at the outlandish adventures of a young couple, as a robin hood like vendetta against the United States government. Bonnie and Clyde’s infamous life on the run was easily romanticized. Most Americans found themselves associating Bonnie and Clyde to love struck, heros, instead of the ruthless criminals the law made them out to be. With most of America on there side, Bonnie and Clyde evaded the law for an outstanding two years. Bonnie and Clyde’s criminal endeavors lead them on a thrilling rampage through five states, forced them to kidnap innocent

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