J Kaplan’s Reviews > Dear Martin > Status Update

One symbolic archetype of Dear Martin was when the main character, Justyce, started his journey by entering a car on pg. 115. On the car ride, Justyce and his friend Manny are shot by and off-duty police officer over loud music. The shots kill Manny and injure Justyce. This event shows the start of Justyce's journey because from this point on, Justyce works for getting justice for himself and Manny.