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Growing Up Town Character Analysis

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hands in pockets and head down has been daniels go to response when it comes to pretty much anything. growing up as an only child in a torn up town, dan has learned life 's lessons early on. due to such issues, he has learned to reserve himself from the rest of society. he knew too much too soon,

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