Tattoos On The Heart Analysis

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Why are some people people deemed less worthy and excluded by society? People who differ from the societal norms are often separated and pushed to the edges of society. It is unfair to neglect the marginalize people who differ from the societal norm. These people on the outskirts of society are often trapped as outcasts due to a fixed belief or misperception. The idea that all people have the ability to change is visible in Tattoos on the Heart though, the work of the homies, the support of others, and also in Aarhus Denmark. All people can redefine who they are and how they live their lives, but the most important factor of this is that they need to possess the self-dedication needed to alter their life. The concept that through determination a person can change …show more content…

Luis was one of the most prolific drug dealers in L.A but after the birth of his daughter, he decided that his life of crime should end. Leaving the drug trade Luis got a job at Homeboy Industries as a bakery supervisor. A quote by Denise Leverton fits this story well, “It’s when we face for a moment the worst our kind can do, and shudder to know the taint in our own selves, that awe cracks the mind’s shell and enters the heart” (Denise Levertov). Luis realized that he can't be the father and sell drugs so he worked to change his life by getting out of the drug business and getting an actual job as a bakery supervisor. Through hard persistent work, he was was able to transform his life through his love for his daughter. However, the degree of motivation that Lewis had for the improvement of his life was rare, and normally a person needs help to improve their lifestyle. It is difficult for an individual to change their lifestyle without support from others helping them during hard times, and motivating them to set goals above their expectations. Father Greg Boyle plays a huge role in

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