Ghost Boys Research Paper

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“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere”. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied to a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.” That was a quote from Martin Luther King about injustice affecting others indirectly. The injustice in society against African Americans still affects us to this day. The historical fiction novel “Ghost Boys” by Jewell Parker Rhodes explores themes of prejudice, racism, and injustice. It tells the story of a 12-year-old African American who gets shot and killed by a white police officer in the streets of Chicago. This essay will explore many themes like racism, prejudice, injustice, and police brutality and how novels like “Ghost Boys” have