jonathan1

In the book Black and White by Paul vonpoli Macus and Eddie(the main characters) face a challenge. They think that weather or not this challenge can change their friendship. One of the main themes in this book is to be loyal to all of your friends and loved ones. Marcus is black and Eddie is white.They are best friends. This story is placed under a time were the racial barrier was in effect.

This book really focuses on the theme that i picked."Thats why Eddie's not here! Aint that right Marcus! oh but hes your best friend in the world.so he'll let you go to jail without him." In this quote Marcus's mom is sure that Eddiie is the shooter but Marcus is not giving his best friend up for anything. If your friend got into trouble would you take the blame for what he did? By doing what Marcus is doing Marcus is being a good friend. Eddie knows that he shot the gun but is not being a good friend. He is letting marcus suffer in jail while he takes scolarships to good schools.

The reason i chose this theme is because being loyal to ur friends and people tht love you is something that you should do all the time.I remember when I was in middle school and My friend hit some kid with a paper ball.

"yo who threw that?" the kid scremed.

"should i tell him it was me?"My friend asked me.

A little confused i asked him "Why are you scared of him?"

"no but what if he hits me,ima get suspended for fighting him."

"Fine i will tell him it was me"i said

"no just dont say anything,he wont even think it was us."he suggested nervously.

"No it will just be easier if we just tell him someone threw it."i said."yo chris."

"yea what happened?"

"I threw the paper at you,my bad."

"its iight"

"You see its not that hard.all you have to do is tell the truth."I told my friend

This theme is really important to focus on while reading this book. While Eddie is roaming the streets and excepting scolarships for good schools,Marcus is going to jail for 2 years.so you tell me, Would you take the blame for something you did or would you let one of your best friends take your blame?