I Hunt Killers by Barry Lyga
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8/28/13
Jazz's Character
I think Jazz's character was very complex and well though out. Growing up with an infamous serial killer as a father could not have been easy, especially with the negative attention and demeaning spotlight. His father always shared his murders with him, trying to convince Jazz to grow up and follow in his footsteps. However, Jazz never succumbed to his father's incredulous indifference between right and wrong. One would think that Jazz would have ended up just like his dad; Jazz himself even thought so. The entire book, Jazz is trying to prove to others that he is nothing like his father by trying to help the police solve the new serial killings that have risen in his town. Jazz's character is strong-minded and determined, knowing exactly what he wants and following through with the plans he set for himself.
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I agree with Erin on her analysis of Jazz. Jazz’s father, Billy, constantly gave him advice and information on how to be a murderer. From taking Jazz to the gory crime scenes that he committed, to teaching him how to use quicklime to dissolve body parts; Jazz was exposed to a lot as a kid. Rather than growing up to be a murderer like his father wanted him to be, Jazz took it upon himself to use this knowledge to his advantage. Jazz is able to understand the mindset of a serial killer. With this skill, Jazz wants to prove that he is not like his father; he wants to help the police in their investigations. Even though Jazz is told to leave the case alone by the Sheriff, he continues to assist the police to show that he really is a good person who is nothing like his father.
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