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tanner666
tanner666
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High School - 9th Grade

Did Rufus Henry die in the story Durango Street?

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Posted by tanner666 on Tuesday March 11, 2008 at 7:59 AM and tagged with characters, death, durango street, rufus.

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  1. renelane Teacher
    High School - 11th Grade

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    Rufus Henry does not die at the end of the story. Rufus shows that a change has occurred within him when there is trouble at the dance and he goes to Alex for help and guidance, instead of his former belief that gangs were his only support.

    There is no final word on what becomes of Rufus. The author does not relate a conclusion for him, it is up to the reader to decide if Rufus went to the continuation school and continued to lead a more positive and successful life.

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    http://www.enotes.com/durango-street-lesson/

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    Posted by renelane on Friday March 21, 2008 at 8:55 AM


  2. renelane Teacher
    High School - 11th Grade

    eNotes Editor

    Rufus Henry does not die at the end of the story. Rufus shows that a change has occurred within him when there is trouble at the dance and he goes to Alex for help and guidance, instead of his former belief that gangs were his only support.

    There is no final word on what becomes of Rufus. The author does not relate a conclusion for him, it is up to the reader to decide if Rufus went to the continuation school and continued to lead a more positive and successful life.

    Sources:
    http://www.enotes.com/durango-street-lesson/

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    Posted by renelane on Friday March 21, 2008 at 8:55 AM