That Was Then This Is Now Analysis

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The book “That Was Then,This Is Now” had many problems in it including towards the end. Mark and Bryon got into a fight because Mark sold “Acid” to M&M. In my opinion I agree with Byron. He done the right thing to call the cops on Mark its like a wake up call to Mark to no be so reckless to everything such as selling drug to M&M.That had the most effect on the characters such as Carthy,Byron,and Mr.Charles.Also Mark need to be woken up from that experience.

Mark and Bryon will eventually cross paths becauses its life everything will come full circle. But when that time comes hopefully Mark realised that he need some kind of discipline in his life.He went to long without some kind rules to follow.So if Bryon and Mark cross paths they won't

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