![]() ![]() 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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