Bryon’s experiences in making new friends, growing away from his old friends, and especially rejecting a life of crime all contribute to his coming of age. After Charlie sacrifices his life to save Bryon and Mark, Bryon rejects fighting and gang rivalry. Through his relationship with Cathy and concern for her brother, M&M, Bryon makes the difficult decision to break away from Mark. This decision involves telling the police that his friend is dealing drugs.
The narrator's point of view allows the reader to develop a better understanding of the author's opinion. The narrator's point of view allows the reader to understand the perspectives of all of the characters.
