Brooklyn Wissbaum
English 9
October 19, 2015
Slam and Jamal Differences
The book and movie are very similar in many ways. There are also many ways they are different. For starters, the two characters were taught different things along with similar things. Also, the racist comments and actions in the book and movie are pretty different. Lastly, In the book , Slam learned a lot after a few months of his senior year. Before his last year in high school, he only cared about basketball and not about grades or school. By the end of the novel he has given more thought about his future and is more aware of what he must do to succeed in life. He learns many lessons and knows how to avoid troubles that could cost him in the future. First
English 9
October 19, 2015
Slam and Jamal Differences
The book and movie are very similar in many ways. There are also many ways they are different. For starters, the two characters were taught different things along with similar things. Also, the racist comments and actions in the book and movie are pretty different. Lastly, In the book , Slam learned a lot after a few months of his senior year. Before his last year in high school, he only cared about basketball and not about grades or school. By the end of the novel he has given more thought about his future and is more aware of what he must do to succeed in life. He learns many lessons and knows how to avoid troubles that could cost him in the future. First