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. ... Naylor's description of Nedeed with his "short squat body" and protruding eyes,""(3) conjures up an evil and almost satanic picture in the reader's mind. ... The Nedeeds chose only those who were hungry for materialism and status and would not offer any opposition. ... The residents are willing to sell their so...

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