... introduced a new world to Malcolm, a world of sex, drugs, and money. These are all enticing to Malcolm, because of the bleak circumstances from which he has emerged. The culture and style of the people were new and exciting to Malcolm. I spent my first month in the town with my mouth hanging open. The sharp-dressed young -cats- who hung on the ... who obviously didn't work anywhere, completely entranced me. I couldn't get over marveling at how their hair was straight and shiny like white men's hair; Ella told me this was called a "conk."" I had never tasted a sip of liquor, never even s...

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• Grade Level: High School