Youth Violence as Found in Greasy Lake Written by T. Corghessan Boyle In Greasy Lake the Idea of Youth Violence is very well portrayed and illustrated. As the story begins with a line “Its good to be bad” this is a very true statement. When relating to youth violence as it relates to an appearance for popularity it is shown to be a major motivator behind youth Violence. The appearance that is portrayed is believed …showed first 75 words of 536 total…

…showed last 75 words of 536 total…party” do drugs with them. The boys refuse and return to their homes. This story is an accurate illustration of the mindset of youth and how this need to fit in being Bad leads them to commit very Violent acts. The boys are not violent. They live very acceptable lives but this need to be popular leads them to these acts and that is the driving factor behind Youth Violence as shown in this story.