Typically being called terrorists, Arabs, and even being called a Muslim is an insulting slur. Jeffery overcomes insults by trying to bounce positive energy of Charlie to raise his mood.Įven in Australia today racism still exist due to conflict, especially against people from middle eastern countries such as Iraq and Afghanistan. Even though Jeffery’s maturation is not seen in the novel because Jeffery has grown up in this environment, we do see how he deals with tough times. This enduring racism that Jeffery faces on a daily basis has taught Jeffery to not take all the insults to heart. And is called cong by the people in town. In the novel Jeffrey Lu is often bullied because of this. This leads many Australians to have a negative view on Asians especially the Vietnamese. At the time the book is set the Vietnam war was raging fiercely and Australian troops were being sent to fight. Has shown changes in his identity through hardships. Jeffrey Lu, one of the few Asians in Corrigan. Showing how identity is shaped through adversity. Has lead Jasper to become independent and have very little trust for others. Jasper Jones growing up with a drunken father and scapegoated for others wrongdoings. To this day people blame each other for others wrongdoings either to have an answer quickly or because consequences do not want to be faced. Jasper being blamed for the wrongdoings of others has changed his identity to not talk to or trust anyone, forcing Jasper to law low. “And no matter how clear their own child’s guilt, parents ask immediately: Were you with Jasper Jones?’. Jasper is also marginalized in Corrigan, being blamed for all the town’s problems because of his aboriginal heritage. Children whose parents are alcoholics are 4 times more likely to be neglected. Unfortunately In Australia this still holds true. This forms his identity to be more independent and self-sustainable. In the novel Jasper has become a person who has to rob out of necessity, because his drunken father does not provide the necessary support Jasper needs such as food, clothing and so forth. Jasper has grown up with a drunken father which forces Jasper to quickly grow. Jasper Jones the scapegoat of Corrigan, has demonstrated mass character growth through adversity.

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