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Revenge is a topic heavily discussed in Jason Reynolds Long Way Down. Despite the readers preconceptions about revenge as a subject, Long Way Down provides a unique and neutral view of revenge and social norms around us. Throughout the book, through various characters, we are shown the effects of revenge. Events are told as they happen and the consequences of revenge are laid out. But Long Way Down never aims to antagonize or glorify revenge, merely present it as it is and allow the reader to come to their own conclusions about the value of revenge.

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Within the novel revenge is exposed as a cycle of violence, followed by the consequence of death. As we follow will on his journey throughout the novel, we are introduced to his encounter with morality and vengeance and furthermore discover the underlining effects that revenge results in.

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Long Way Down expresses the traumatic events that happened throughout William Holloman’s life. Rule number three states get revenge. William is put in that situation and must decide to follow the rules. However, he contemplates on following the rules. This represents that revenge and violence is futile and achieves nothing but pain.  

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Long Way Down expresses the traumatic events that happened throughout William Holloman’s life. Rule number three states get revenge. William is put in that situation and must decide to follow the rules. However, he contemplates on following the rules. This represents that revenge and violence is futile and achieves nothing but pain.  

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Jason Reynolds and Danica Novgorodoff have created a novel that portrays the concept of violence through a journey of a young boy seeking revenge for his brother who was killed to gun violence. Throughout the novel the author casts revenge as an act of loyalty which Is one of the three rules of Wills people. This leads to more violence creating a never-ending cycle of death and violence and it is wills decision to whether it comes to an end.

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In the novel Long Way Down written by Jason Reynolds a young boy, William Holloman is faced with an unpleasant situation after his favourite and only brother is shot and is now expected to live up to the ‘Rules’ and seek revenge.  Although William Holloman seeks revenge for the justice of his brother, he soon realises that its no what his heart desires to do after hearing all the stories from his deceased loved ones.

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Revenge is a vicious cycle of retribution, the novel explores themes such as; grief, loyalty and the cycle of violence. Through the use of, genius illustrations conducted by Danica Novgorodoff we can clearly see the representations of each scene unfolding. Jason Reynolds interprets that violence is not always the answer. In other words, the “eye for an eye” mentality only serves to maintain a cycle of violence in which nothing ever changes unless someone is bold enough to break the cycle.

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The novel examines the destructive nature of revenge and how it perpetuates a cycle of violence that can have tragic consequences. Through Will's journey, the novel shows how revenge can consume a person and lead to a loss of identity and purpose.

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In "Long Way Down" by Jason Reynolds, the author explores the destructive nature of revenge and its cyclical effect on individuals and communities, ultimately suggesting that forgiveness and compassion are the only means of breaking the cycle of violence.

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Jason Reynold counters the idea of revenge by making it have a vice cycle of murder, and making the main character, Will, experience strange occurrences with his past relatives in the elevator proving that he isn't ready as Will already broke the first rule, which tells that he should be the first to break the cycle.

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In the novel, Long Way Down, revenge is utilised to represent ‘ A Cycle of Violence’ following William’s brother, Shawn’s, death. This novel investigates the futility of revenge. 

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In the novel, Long Way Down, revenge is utilised to represent ‘ A Cycle of Violence’ following William’s brother, Shawn’s, death. This novel investigates the futility of revenge. 

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Long way down written by Jason Reynolds and artwork done by Danica Novgorodoff shows the story of revenge. The narrative represents revenge like a dominoes effect often fuelled by trauma.

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Will begins this journey when his older brother Shawn is killed, although at first there was no doubt about following the rules and seeking revenge for not only himself but also for his brother and mother. Will comes across a life changing decision when stepping into the elevator to go ‘complete the mission’.

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“Always Seek Revenge” is one rule of 3 and his family shows commitment/passion to these rules. Will broke the rules due to him being only 15 and him trying to show maturity. He cried in the elevator, breaking another rule. This is shown as toxic masculinity as he tried to let his emotions out

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The novel “Long Way Down” by Jason Reynolds, illustrated by Danica Novgorodoff, conveys the concept of revenge through the message that violence is not always the answer.

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Jayson Reynolds, author of long way down successfully challenges the theme of revenge through its representation of the malicious cycle of gun violence due to great distrust in the justice system whilst Diana successfully portrays the expression of love and loyalty through murder. within the novel the concept of revenge is purposefully conveyed through aesthetic features, stylistic devices and visuals to expose the cultural assumptions of toxic masculinity, which results in a domino effect of violent retribution that is fuelled by trauma, thus evoking controversial perspectives Within the audience. Ultimately, Reynolds displays prevalent stereotypes within African American communities reinforcing preconceptions that children are not products of their environment and can create their own path breaking such strongholds and cycles.

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Jayson Reynolds, author of long way down successfully challenges the theme of revenge through its representation of the malicious cycle of gun violence due to great distrust in the justice system whilst Diana successfully portrays the expression of love and loyalty through murder. within the novel the concept of revenge is purposefully conveyed through aesthetic features, stylistic devices and visuals to expose the cultural assumptions of toxic masculinity, which results in a domino effect of violent retribution that is fuelled by trauma, thus evoking controversial perspectives Within the audience. Ultimately, Reynolds displays prevalent stereotypes within African American communities reinforcing preconceptions that children are not products of their environment and can create their own path breaking such strongholds and cycles.

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Jayson Reynolds, author of long way down successfully challenges the theme of revenge through its representation as an expression of love and loyalty whilst successfully portraying   the cycle of gun violence. within the novel the concept of revenge is purposefully conveyed through aesthetic features, stylistic devices and visuals to expose the

Cultural assumptions of toxic masculinity, the value of loyalty and family, the expression of love and loyalty through murder, negative attitudes and distrust in the justice system has resulted in the strong belief in revenge which is evident through the rules. Thus evoking controversial perspectives Within the audience.