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Long Way Down tells the story of Will, a 15-year-old boy riding the elevator in his apartment building down to the lobby. This is only the first part of Will’s journey—once he reaches the lobby, his plan is to avenge the death of his older brother, Shawn, who was shot the night before in what was likely a gang-related incident.
May 6, 2024 · Benjamin Levine. Main Idea The novel "A Long Way Down" by Jason Reynolds explores the cycle of violence and revenge in urban communities. The main character, Will, struggles with the decision to seek revenge for his brother's murder or break free from this destructive cycle. After witnessing his brother's fatal shooting, Will is consumed by ...
Oct 24, 2017 · His many books include When I Was the Greatest, The Boy in the Black Suit, All American Boys (cowritten with Brendan Kiely), As Brave as You, For Every One, the Track series (Ghost, Patina, Sunny, and Lu), Look Both Ways, and Long Way Down, which received a Newbery Honor, a Printz Honor, and a Coretta Scott King Honor. He lives in Washington, DC.
Oct 24, 2017 · Long Way Down. An ode to Put the Damn Guns Down, this is National Book Award finalist and New York Times bestseller Jason Reynolds’s fiercely stunning novel that takes place in sixty potent seconds—the time it takes a kid to decide whether or not he’s going to murder the guy who killed his brother. A cannon. A strap.
Oct 30, 2017 · In 'Long Way Down,' The Ghosts Of Gun Violence Chill A Plan For Revenge Jason Reynolds' new book follows a 15-year-old who must make a crucial decision after the murder of his brother, all in the ...
In conclusion, Long Way Down is a poignant and thought-provoking exploration of the devastating impact of gun violence on individuals and communities. Through Will's journey, Jason Reynolds challenges us to question the norms and expectations that perpetuate this cycle of violence. The book serves as a powerful reminder that change begins with ...
Analysis. No one is there when the elevator door opens, so Will punches the L button over and over. Will mumbles “come on” under his breath. He’s scared, upset, and uncomfortable spending one more second in this elevator. It’s starting to feel like a coffin. Uncle Mark chuckles that Will would never survive in prison as the doors ...
