The Exemplification Essay: The Case Of Ethel

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Ethel along with her husband Galen moved into the Lacks home to take care of the children. Ethel was know to hate Henrietta and beat the children brutally, but Joe caught the worst part of her rage. Joe grew up full of rage and had mutilpe runs with the law. Lawrence, married Bobbette who was determine to take care if the younger Lacks. Deborah suffered from sexual harassment from Galen that was until she ultimately told Bobbette. Likewise, Deborah pledged that she would not to have children until she grew

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