How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
"I know it was wrong, sir, but I broke in and stole a whole bunch of blank prescription forms." (7.89)
This is it: the crime that Reese was imprisoned for. Worth noting is the fact that he takes responsibility and is honest about what he did when Mr. Hooft asks.
Quote #5
"They can't ask if you've been arrested, and if they did ask, you don't have to answer. Did you know that?" (9.10)
Miss Williams tells the inmates at Progress that it's illegal for potential employers to ask about their criminal records. But the inmates point out that's not the way it plays out in real life. Everybody is either into a hustle or doing crimes. I'm trying to keep straight like you said,
Quote #6
Everybody is either into a hustle or doing crimes. I'm trying to keep straight like you said, but I really need somebody to hang out with who isn't being shot at or drugging up or getting into trouble. (19.7)
In a letter to Reese, Kenneth describes how crime is almost infectious in his neighborhood. Why do you think that might be?