This scene early in the book Linden Hills lays the groundwork for a journey through the neighborhood with Lester and his friend Willie that reveals the negative impact when a society focuses on things and status and loses touch with it's sense of community and family. ... Referring to those that would potentially reside in these houses as "people like that and remedial cases and trouble makers,"(Naylor 133). ...

• Word Count: 2802
• Approx Pages: 11
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• Grade Level: High School