John Dillinger was the most fierce and brutal criminal of the 1930s. He robbed over twenty banks and left a huge debt in one of America's most struggling times. This time was known as the Great Depression. A time where the people struggled as well as America itself. This is the perfect point for Dillinger to strike, since everyone is tired and on the brink of bankruptcy across the nation. From this weak time, John Dillinger would go down in history as the Great Depression's worst criminal enemy. Dillinger was known as a kind and athletic kid in his childhood that also had a dark side to him. John Dillinger began, “in Mooresville, Indiana on 22 June 1903, to farmers Honest John and Mary Ellen Dillinger” (“John Dillinger D” 1). He was born on a farm in Indiana with his father, mother and sister. …show more content…
Audrey was the only one raising him, even though his dad was still there, he did not really take care of him. Dillinger, as soon as he could walk, was raised into farming and was put to work, which made him tough. When Dillinger was young, “He was likable, friendly, quite strong although not very tall, and blessed with a natural ability to use his fists” (“John Dillinger D” 1). Dillinger was liked by many of his teachers and friends, which he was very kind to. His natural ability got him into trouble sometimes, as he used his fists to get out of many situations. This ability later helped him become a very successful criminal because in tough events he could always use his fists. As Dillinger progressed through his early life, he got more involved with crime. Dillinger was known to be a kind and loveable kid, “But Dillinger eventually became involved with a youth gang known as the Dirty Dozen” ( “John Dillinger A”
John Herbert Dillinger was born on June 22, 1903 in Oak Hill, Indianapolis, a middle-class neighborhood. His father was a grocer, he raised him in an atmosphere of disciplinary extremes, harsh and repressive on some occasions, but generous and permissive on others. Later, when Johnnie was in his teens, Dillinger, Sr. would alternate between locking Johnnie in the house all day and then, later in the week, letting him roam the neighborhood for most of the night. As a boy, John Dillinger was constantly
fame, but John Dillinger managed to do so. Dillinger’s fearless charisma, led him to go above and beyond to provoke law enforcement. Not many criminals have succeeded in the way John Dillinger did during the 1920s and 30s. He managed to put society in awe due to his obstreperous acts of rebellion. Being one of the most infamous criminals from his time, Dillinger had a huge influence on crime, and has greatly impacted gangsters all over the country. The rebellious legend, John Dillinger, was born
can now purchase the nail clippings and hair of some killers, as if they were religious icons.” But is the media to blame for glamorising crime or is crime just automatically exciting and captivating? This literate review aims to analyse and critic research and theories concerning this field. Despite committing hideous crimes there are many killers who become elevated to an “anti hero” status within popular culture. Raoul Moat is the most recent and very modern example of the anti-hero. Lee Barron