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All American Boys By Jason Reynolds

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Rashad from All American Boys by Jason Reynolds was falsely accused of stealing and put into custody while trying to buy chips for a party. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is a pyramid that shows the needs and goals of people. When you have one need already, you move on, and vice versa. The first need is air, water, and food. The second need is personal security and health. The third and fourth need to go more in-depth about relationships, freedom, family, and strength. The last need is to be the best version of yourself. In All American Boys by Jason Reynolds, Quinn’s needs are met due to Quinn living in a household with food and water, being part of a basketball team, and being a part of his college basketball team as his goal. The main character’s physiological and safety needs are met in the book All American Boys by Jason Reynolds. On page 24, it says, “Ma used to want me to stay home with Will” (Reynolds). The author’s point is to claim that Quinn’s mom wanted him to stay at home with Will, his younger brother, so that proves he has a home. Quinn lives with his Mom and younger …show more content…

On page 34 it states, “If this is our last big game, let's make it worth it” (Reynolds). Quinn reaches self-actualization by challenging himself to perform the best he can. In the text, “What did dad do? He ran right into the face of history. I couldn’t duck now, just because I was scared. ‘I’m going’ I told Jill. I tried to be cool about it. ‘I mean, I did wear that T-shirt and all’”(Reynolds 291). This text suggests that Quinn reached self-actualization by facing his fears and taking action despite being scared. This shows how he is willing to take risks and go beyond his comfort zone to achieve his goals. By achieving his goals, he can face his fears and fulfill his potential, which is self-actualization. All of Quinn's needs are met as he clears Maslow's hierarchy of

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