Character Analysis
Johnny, Freddy Alou, Peaches, Tony, Tough Guy
These people show up here and there in Steve's flashbacks, and their purpose is to offer some context to the community where Steve grew up. When King mentions a getover, or needing cash quickly, nobody freaks out or calls the police or even widens their eyes. That's because this is the 'hood—if you're not tough, you act tough, and if you are tough, well, you bust up drugstores and then eat chicken afterwards.