Tears of a Tiger is a very emotional story about a boy named Andy Jackson. Andy Jackson goes to Hazelwood High School and plays basketball for their team. He is one of their best players, and after winning a game;alongside his best friend, Robbie Washington, they get in Andy's ride and drive away. Unfortunately, Andy was drinking and got in a devastating car crash that killed Rob. Andy felt terribly guilty and went into a deep phase of depression. Later in the school year, Andy was despised and committed suicide, since he had made all of his friends deal with oodles of emotional pain.
Andy’s cultural differences are hardly substantial, he goes to high school, he has a family that loves him, he plays basketball, all things that I myself take …show more content…
I’m pretty sure Andy doesn't like white people, because he seems discriminated just because they’re around. Andy and I are about the same age, but Andy is a little older since he can drive on his own. Andy is known to be popular in school and also a humorous guy to have around, as he is always making everyone laugh. Unfortunately, Andy’s grades don't look as acceptable as they did before the tragic car crash. After the crash, Andy has been depressed, and his grades have been …show more content…
I usually listen to whatever is on, I'm not too picky about that. Andy wears athletic clothing, while I like to wear nice clothes. One of the andy’s friends doesn't have a caring stepfather. In the book, it is said that Gerald is beaten by his stepfather a lot, and he doesn't like talking about it. Thankfully, I personally don't know anyone whose parents beats them. Near the end of the book andy's parents get divorced, and then soon after his brother got a brand new computer. My parents are still married and together. That means a lot to me. I noticed that Andy doesn't have a strong connection with his parents. That keeps him from sharing his thoughts about the tragic accident with them. I always try to keep bonded with my parents, so I can always talk to them when problems
Andy’s cultural differences are hardly substantial, he goes to high school, he has a family that loves him, he plays basketball, all things that I myself take …show more content…
I’m pretty sure Andy doesn't like white people, because he seems discriminated just because they’re around. Andy and I are about the same age, but Andy is a little older since he can drive on his own. Andy is known to be popular in school and also a humorous guy to have around, as he is always making everyone laugh. Unfortunately, Andy’s grades don't look as acceptable as they did before the tragic car crash. After the crash, Andy has been depressed, and his grades have been …show more content…
I usually listen to whatever is on, I'm not too picky about that. Andy wears athletic clothing, while I like to wear nice clothes. One of the andy’s friends doesn't have a caring stepfather. In the book, it is said that Gerald is beaten by his stepfather a lot, and he doesn't like talking about it. Thankfully, I personally don't know anyone whose parents beats them. Near the end of the book andy's parents get divorced, and then soon after his brother got a brand new computer. My parents are still married and together. That means a lot to me. I noticed that Andy doesn't have a strong connection with his parents. That keeps him from sharing his thoughts about the tragic accident with them. I always try to keep bonded with my parents, so I can always talk to them when problems