At the begining of the story "Just Walk on By" by Brent Staples I had a bad image of Brent Staples. Since, he described a white women as his first victim I thought he was a rapist or a mugger. However, at the begining of the story I identify myself with the women in Hyde Park because I sometimes feel intimated by other men when they stare at me for too long. As I read more through out the story I realized how embarrassed and dismayed Staples felt. In the end I felt bad for Brent Staples, and put myself in his position and would have not like others judging me by my apperance.
I was able to relate to him and I have also been in situations were I can tell I made someone feel uncomfterble because of the way I look at them. Even though I mean no harm sometimes people take it the wrong way. I am glad Brent Staples was able to realized how invading other peoples space unintentionally may cause others discomfort, and changed his ways. I also changed my ways and do not stare at others for a long period of time. When I finished reading the story I realized I have to respect others space so they can respect mine as well.
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