After learning about Ruth's upbringing, he decides to visit her hometown of Suffolk in order to piece together her childhood. ... This reflects the theme because it shows how these two people, Ruth and James McBride, both face these separate obstacles in life, one being the death of Hunter Jordan, and the other one being James McBride's drug dependency, and yet, they are able to persevere through these events. ...

• Word Count: 1571
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School