Durango Street | Literary Qualities
In his afterword to Durango Street, Bonham notes that he wants Rufus Henry to represent the fears, dreams, and potential of all disadvantaged youths. Thus, although the author depicts Rufus's often violent and antisocial actions, he also presents the reflection, analysis, and fantasy that occupy his inner life. By alternating the dialogue of Rufus and his peers with Rufus's interior monologue, Bonham helps the reader see beyond the gang member stereotype, showing the conflicting emotions and vulnerability that lie beneath Rufus's tough image.
Although the tension between...
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