Piri Thomas has had a long and interesting life. Go online to read about his life. Then do the following in a comment:
1. When you find a site with good information, please copy and paste it into your comment so we can all check it out.
2. Identify at least three events or factors in Thomas’ life that might have influenced the story, “Amigo Brothers.” For example, why do you think he chose the setting for the story? Did something happen in his life that made him center the story around boxing? Write about it in your comment.
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i want to lern more
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Racial_discrimination
http://www.bcny.org/ws-2005/writers-series2006-thomas.htm
http://www.eng.umu.se/city/therese/main_essay/representations/piri_thomas.htm
With these materials and with the aid of my trowel, I began vigorously to wall up the entrance of the niche.
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