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Jackson had a hard time coping with any difficult situation or circumstances. His self worth was low, and his emotions constantly ran high. He would have benefited from having a father figure in his life. Thankful for his mother who let him. There were times in the novel where Jackson's emotions were extreme.

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Jackson's mother was his main role model as well as his uncles. Wade comes along, and begins to fill the void for Jackson. Jackson was desperate for support and direction.

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Jackson and Wade, each struggle with different issues, but seem to find comfort with their love for baseball. Wade works tirelessly to help Jackson get his life together.

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Not only is Jacksons dad not apart of his life, causing him great distress, when his girlfriend decides to move in with someone else, this adds to Jackson's issues.

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His father abandoned him causing him to have many issues as he became an adult. He was a athlete who lost his motivation during the game due to a terrible play. His girlfriend had left just a day before to move in with another man. His life was falling apart. He was struggling on so many levels.

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In this novel, you can see the struggle that Jackson has. Depression. Lack of self worth. The need to be loved, yet not knowing how to accept it.

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In the very first sentence of the novel, you get a clear glimpse of who Julius "Juke" Jackson is. Bottle of alcohol in his hand and a "gun." The cry coming from Wade, as he sees this, shows that he truly was concerned for Jackson. The struggle is real.