Lemon Brown's Treasure: Character Analysis

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In the scene where Lemon Brown shows Greg his “treasure”, it’s not shiny jewels or a stack of money. It’s just a badly dented, rusted harmonica and faded news clippings. But to Lemon Brown, it is not just a battered harmonica and worn out news clippings. They are memories of his son and the memories of his golden days as a blues singer. This is something that Greg can’t understand until he claims a special treasure of his own that holds true sentimental value. In my opinion, family matters the most and you should cherish it like it's your last. My first supporting reason is that Lemon Brown fought against the gang to protect his treasure. My second supporting reason is that Lemon carries around worn out item that meant something to his son. My third and final reason is Greg finally understands his dad and his reasons for his lectures. These are my supporters for why family matters so much is the main idea. Instead of just giving up his “gold” like any other scared person would, he firmly stood his ground no matter the harshest of consequences. Even when one of the gang member’s yelled, “Throw down your money, old man, so I won't have to bash your head in!” I definitely thought he would throw down whatever he had in fear of his life and possibly Greg’s. Instead, he didn’t move an inch and just rose his arms above his head. In the text it states, “Lemon Brown didn’t move. Greg felt himself near panic. The steps came closer, and still Lemon Brown didn't move” This shows that Lemon Brown risks everything for his precious treasures that mean the world to

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