In "Tears of a Tiger" by Sharon M. Draper, the main characters experience various transgressions throughout the novel. Here are some examples with accompanying text evidence:
1. Andy Jackson: Andy deals with guilt and anguish after causing the death of his best friend, Robert Washington, in a car accident. This transgression haunts him throughout the story.
- Text evidence: "It was all my fault... I killed him. I killed Rob." (Chapter 1)
2. Tyrone Mills: Tyrone is struggling with guilt over not doing enough to save his friend Andy's life. He blames himself for not intervening when he found out Andy was depressed.
- Text evidence: "Because I ain't the pal I'm supposed to be, not to Andy, not now, maybe not ever." (Chapter 3)
3. B.J. Carson: B.J. feels remorse for pressuring Andy to drink alcohol on the night of the accident, as he blames himself for what happened.
- Text evidence: "I shouldn't have told him to drink like that. It wasn't my fault, but I still don't feel good about it." (Chapter 9)
4. Keisha Montgomery: Keisha faces the challenge of dealing with her boyfriend's depression and eventually realizes she could have been more supportive.
- Text evidence: "Maybe I could have been a little nicer to Andy. Maybe that would have helped." (Chapter 14)
These transgressions weigh heavily on the main characters, creating emotional turmoil and fostering personal growth throughout the book.
What transgressions do the main characters have in tears of a tiger with text evidence?
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