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The Watson Compare And Contrast

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The story begins in Flint, Michigan, 1993 and revolves around a “colored” skinned family name the Watsons. The whole story takes perspective of a little boy named Kenny, who is misunderstood yet smart, and is the middle child the Watsons. He has his Mama and Dad, his sister, and his older brother is Byron, who ever since turned 13 years old, he took an official role as a “juvenile delinquent.” Kenny’s younger sister is Joetta, who takes up the role as the “tattle-tale.” One day, Mama and Dad decide that it’s time for a road trip and visit Grandma, who lives way down south. The Watson’s then head down to Alabama and witness one of the most darkest moments in the history of America; the church terrorist church bombing of Birmingham,

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