during World War II. As a child, Newton would often be the victim of bullying because of his light skin, small frame, high voice and name. Instead of accepting reticule from his peers, Newton developed a tough skin, rebellious spirit and learned to defend himself at any cost. During Newton’s adolescent years, he began to fight to establish a tough reputation. As he approached high school, the fighting became frequent and he participated in numerous car and home thefts. Eventually, he graduated to more…
Words 1262 - Pages 6