Question

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That Was Then, This Is Now is considered a coming‐of‐age novel, one in which Byron

questions his place in the events that unfold around him. How do Byron’s experiences help him grow up and cause him to want to change his life?


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Answer 1

Bryon’s experiences in making new friends, growing away from his old friends, and especially rejecting a life of crime all contribute to his coming of age. After Charlie sacrifices his life to save Bryon and Mark, Bryon rejects fighting and gang rivalry. Through his relationship with Cathy and concern for her brother, M&M, Bryon makes the difficult decision to break away from Mark. This decision involves telling the police that his friend is dealing drugs.