There were and still is many instances where a group of people, acting together accused by others of crimes and tragically punished, even though they were not guilty. Stephen Vincent Benet, the author quotes, '...it is no stranger to hang a man for the shape of his nose or the color of his skin". This event often occurs because of mod hysteria or peer pressure.
The begning of this year, I think I was categorized
for being someone I am not by my grade administrator. She was always on my case and trying to get me in trouble, but I never really did anything wrong. I knew it was because of the kids I am friends with. They are trouble makers, but I am not. I did get in trouble once which I thought was really unfair. The grade administrator gave me Saturday school, but I did not try to fight from me, because she is authority. I tried to do my best in my studies so I could prove to her that I was infact a kid who cares about school, and that I am responsible. Only because my friends......
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