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Critical Analysis Of John Leguizamo's Ghetto Klown

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Act Successful to Become Successful; Critical Analysis #2 The correlation between triumph and productivity is much more significant than triumph and age. It is true that as one ages, their knowledge increases over time; thus, resulting in better productivity. However, if one is committed enough, they will strive to achieve what they desire in a short period efficiently through dedication. The graphic novel Ghetto Klown is the perfect example of this correlation mentioned. It is an autobiography of John Leguizamo’s early life until his Hollywood establishment which initially the story was a solo Broadway play that received a significant audience interest and feedback leading the birth of the comic. With the help of two talented illustrators, …show more content…

Ray Ray, as the author mentions in closing pages of the novel, was the first true “believer” and supporter from school age through adolescence. The author could have excluded the reasoning behind the representation of Ray Ray as a toxic individual, but rather he used him as an example to show that even those who are there for you from the beginning, can become risky individuals. As John started becoming more popular, he decided to employ his best friend as his assistant. Later in his life, his manager Irving Resnick provided him with a golden opportunity. As John considers this offer, he sets forth conditions one of them being Ray Ray’s promotion as the writer for the show. however, John had reached the nadir of his acting career when his mother, who was his personal accountant, informed him that he went “bankrupt chapter 11” and it was all “because of Ray Ray.” John realized it was time for an action, so he decided to confront his best pal. Confrontation of the two, turned into a brawl further leading to cutting ties from each other. With absence of Ray Ray and his pernicious actions, the protagonist managed to triumph and Become a successful actor in Hollywood until present

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