2. The Alienist By Caleb Carrby: Danielle Dye One theme was crime & prejudice against immigrants Corruption in New York City especially with cops Slums & dangers being ignored by the wealthy Hard times in New York before it became what it is today But also shows some similarities to today
3. MurderBy Danielle Dye There is a gruesome murderer on the streets of New York City targeting poor immigrant children the newspapers decide not the report the murders because they think the kids had it coming to them & that nobody cared about immigrant children
4. The World was ChangingBy Danielle Dye Another themes was that of change Roosevelt was trying to get rid of all the prejudice & corruption Also this was a time when psychology was being introduced & a key player for that in the book was Dr. Kreizler Kreizler had a belief that deep rooted childhood issues caused people to become insane & that it was not just something that happened to some
5. The UnderdogsBy Danielle Dye It was written first hand by Azuela who was part of it Mexican Revolution is the main theme here It was about Independence, pride, & courage About taking back what’s your & standing up & fighting
6. Mariano AzuelaBy Danielle Dye He was a Mexican author & physician He served under president Francisco l. Madero Served as chief of political affairs Then became a follower of Pancho Villa There he served as a field doctor 1942 he received the Mexican National prize for Arts & science
7. Demetrio MaciasBy Danielle Dye He lead a group of men to fight against forces of Victoriano Huerta Marksmanship & ability to lead in battle made his reputation At the beginning he joins fighting to change his country But then he does not know why he keeps going & is not as passionate towards his cause By the end of the book he flees to the U.S.
