So Steve and Osvaldo have some pretty significant differences and a few similarities. Differences: Steve is 16 while Osvaldo is 14. Osvaldo made a plea bargain and turned himself in so he wouldn't go to jail while Steve did not. Steve was a lookout inside the store while Osvaldo was a lookout outside of the store. Similarities: Both are African American. Both played a significant role in the crime, as both were lookouts.
In my opinion, both should be on trial, not just Steve. Both were involved in the crime, yet only Steve is being punished. Osvaldo turned himself in and admitted to the crime. In my opinion, that makes him just as big of a criminal as the rest. I think the main reasons Osvaldo is getting away are because he used a plea bargain and he's younger than Steve. The author intentionally made the story the way it is because Steve is the main character and we don't really need Osvaldo.
You had very good similarities and differences. One thing in differences you could have put was that Osvaldo is apart of a gang. Also they both aren't African American, Osvaldo was Hispanic. You explained very well in the second paragraph. I like how you mentioned that Osvaldo is getting away probably because he is younger.
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