Fish (250-305)

Summary
          The story is summing up as it should. Timmy is finally standing up for himself, and I feel like a proud mother. My child has finally grown up. He has informed the prison that "I am the pretties mother-fucker in this bitch, but ain't no one gonna tap this any day" (Parsell 270). By standing up for himself not even Red bothers him anymore. That is a shock because Red bothers everyone. He has built up his respect in prison.
          With the new found respect that Timmy has gained he tries to help the new comer's that arrive at the prison. He makes sure they learn the ropes, and makes sure they know what they did wrong. I almost thought it was a mistake when he came it to all the prisoners at one of the movie nights, but it was actually the smartest thing that he has ever done. he gave way for others to come out, in not be in danger. He has made some hook ups but nothing serious. Maybe it is because maybe he did have serious feelings for Slide Step. Maybe his death is what gave Timmy strength.
          He has loss total contact with his family because they do not answer their phones and no longer visit him, except for his father. His father tries to encourage him to do good. Since he lost his contact with his brother it seems he really tries to better himself. No one actually knows where his brother is at the moment. Unsurprising, but his brother is running from the law. He is being accused of murder, he might end up in prison for life this time. Hopefully he might see what he does wrong. 

Quote
          "I will have to wait" (Parsell 305).
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          After all that has happened in this book I feel like Timmy Parsell has finally grown from his child phase and has finally grown into an adult. In the beginning of the book all Parsell worried about was about getting out of jail, finding the easiest way to be safe and leave early. At times I actually found myself rooting for him to escape. The true reality was that he did not take responsibility for what he did, whether it was fake or not. But when he tells himself that he will finally accept the time that he has received shows me how mature he has become.