TATTOS ON THE HEART:
You will write a short essay related to this book. The essay will be 1-2 pages, double-spaced. It will be thoroughly revised and should contain no grammar or simple mistakes. Be sure to bring me a draft before the final draft is due.
FINAL DRAFT IS DUE AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS ON 5/24.
You have the opportunity to write on one of the following topics:
1. What is the role of parenting in this book? Based on the evidence of this book, how important are parents?
2. Tough Love is, according to dictionary.com, “a mixture of toughness and warmth used in a relationship, esp. with an adolescent.” Based on this definition, how does Father Greg use tough love to win over gang members?
3. At one point, Boyle writes that “Nothing stops a bullet like a job.” Is he correct?
4. Father Greg allows his “kids” endless chances to succeed. No matter how many times they fail, they can always try again to succeed. Do you think allowing repeated failures aids or hinders people’s struggles to improve themselves? Explain with specific examples from the book and from personal experience.
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