![]() ![]() When Bryon and Cathy go on their first date together, something terrible takes place at the same time. He also likes that Cathy is not attracted to the type of violent life they lead. Bryon also meets M&M’s older sister, Cathy, and likes her. His younger brother Mark, however, finds the boy’s attitude childish, and maintains his belief in violence and revenge. Though Bryon is used to fighting, and indeed beating boys up much like the boy in the hospital, the boy’s attitude toward his attackers, and his ability to forgive, astonishes Bryon. The boy, however, harbors no ill will for his attackers. One day, as the two go to visit her, Bryon meets a boy in the hospital who has been beaten up. ![]() ![]() When the novel begins, Bryon and Mark’s mother is also in the hospital. As Bryon and Mark have never questioned their behavior before this point, their friend M&M’s disapproval sparks a questioning period for Bryon, which leads to the novel’s larger themes of coming-of-age, violence, injustice and acceptance. One of their friend’s, however, voices his disapproval regarding their violent and frivolous actions. Indeed, the two actually look for people to harass and beat up while at the same time, defending their own friends from attacks. For the two fast friends, life is about having fun and fighting. Mark also happens to be Bryon’s adopted younger brother, and the novel begins with the pair going about their daily routine: hustling at the local pool hall. That Was Then, This Is Now is a coming-of-age tale, featuring best friends Bryon Douglas and Mark. ![]()
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