To go to jail for committing a crime, such as theft, rape, or murder, must be a difficult thing to do. To go to jail for a crime never committed must be worse. It must be a taxing event, both mentally emotionally. This is the situation that Fonny is in; accused of a crime he did not commit. He however, is strong. He is able to do so with the love and support of his family. The early 1970's were still tumultuous times for African American people. New York City was no excuse. "New York must be the ugliest and the dirtiest city in the world."(10). Harlem New York is where Tish and Fonny grew up ...

• Word Count: 747
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School