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Fourth And Too Long Summary

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Chris Crutcher wrote “Fourth and Too Long”, a story which holds great lessons. Throughout the story, Benny has to decide whether or not to rebel. His football coach wants him to cut his long hair because it is a sign that the coach cannot control his team. If Benny decides to keep his hair, he cannot play on this team anymore. When Benny decides to keep his hair, his world turns around. His eyes open up to the good and bad of the changing society, he joins a new football team and his perspective on his life changes for the better. This shows that going against the norms of society can lead to a better lifestyle. For example, more doors open for Benny when he decides to keep his long hair and is forced to join a new team as a result of

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