Analyzing a long way down Will talks about “beef ” and how it is passed down, or “inherited like a trunk of fool’s gold.” What does the word “beef ” mean to you? Do you believe it is passed down, as Will stated? Why or why not?
What are “The Rules?” Have you heard of these rules before? What do you think Will means when he writes, “They were meant for the broken to follow”?
Do you think Will is right in wanting to avenge his brother’s death? Does Will have an obligation to follow "The Rules?" Identify two or three additional ways for Will to channel his emotions.