1) At the beginning of the story, Nnamabia is introduced as the troublesome brother who steals from his family, is under many bad influences, and causes great suffering to those closest to him. By introducing him with the story of him robbing his own family and selling his mother’s precious jewelry collection, the audience perceives Nnamabia in a negative light. As the story progresses, this perception of Nnamabia is slowly altered. Instances throughout the story in which the author highlights the sensitive parts of Nnamabia’s character contrast his original character. Once in prison, the author notices a change in Nnamabia. By the end of the story, he has transformed from a troublesome teenager to a mature and self-aware defender of what he believes in. His mature progression throughout the story is impressive because of who he becomes.
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Nnamabia’s decision to stand up for the old guy in prison with him is a powerful one because he rejects his own safety in order to stand up for what he believes is right. Speaking out against abuse, even in difficult situations, is the right decision in most scenarios. Despite Nnamabia’s good intentions, the guards (who will not tolerate insubordination) decide to punish Nnamabia. This is not the correct ethical decision because these guards know that Nnamabia is right in standing up against their abuse. Furthermore, when Nnamabia tells his family about how the old prisoner’s mistreatment is bothering him, his father decides to talk to the jailer in order to help the prisoner. This was the right decision because he is trying to help someone in need. Despite his desire to help, the guard places his own needs above by saying he could loose his job. This is not a good decision because he is fully aware of this prisoner’s maltreatment and chooses to help in no
4) In this …show more content…
Nnamabia’s decision to stand up for the old guy in prison with him is a powerful one because he rejects his own safety in order to stand up for what he believes is right. Speaking out against abuse, even in difficult situations, is the right decision in most scenarios. Despite Nnamabia’s good intentions, the guards (who will not tolerate insubordination) decide to punish Nnamabia. This is not the correct ethical decision because these guards know that Nnamabia is right in standing up against their abuse. Furthermore, when Nnamabia tells his family about how the old prisoner’s mistreatment is bothering him, his father decides to talk to the jailer in order to help the prisoner. This was the right decision because he is trying to help someone in need. Despite his desire to help, the guard places his own needs above by saying he could loose his job. This is not a good decision because he is fully aware of this prisoner’s maltreatment and chooses to help in no