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Character Analysis: The Watsons Go To Birmingham
In the book The Watsons Go To Birmingham, the two main characters, Kenny and Byron are brothers. Byron is described as “daddy cool”, therefore Kenny is known as an exceptional kid. The family, dad, momma, Byron, Kenny and Joetta are commonly established as the weird watsons”. This book accommodates the moments before, during and after the trip to Birmingham Alabama.
Byron and Kenny are completely opposite people. Byron is very paradoxical, for instance, he does not ever want to listen. Kenny is a superb, yet devious kid. Despite their differences they still love each other, although they refuse to admit
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