Compare and contrast two characters from All American Boys, like Rashad and Quinn.
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Rashad Butler vs. Quinn Collins
ALL AMERICAN BOYS by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely
RashadMember of Jr. ROTCArtistStrained relationship with father.Has a lot of support from his older brother.Victim of police brutality
“The human heart...tells us that we are more alike than we are unalike.”― Maya Angelou
StudentsSonsBrothersTrying to live up to expectations of their families and the community.Worrying about girls.Looking to have fun with their friends.Concerned for their futures.Trying to be the best people they can be.
Quinn Basketball player who is on track to play in collegeMisses his father who died a war hero.Has a lot of responsibility at home for his little brother.Witness to police brutality.