The Soloist (7-12)

        In the second part of my reading, I learned some personal things about Nathaniel Ayers. Steve Lopez did some more research about Ayers, for his column and discovered that he lives in a place called Skid Row. Apparently it is one of the most dangerous places to live, between the drug abuse and the heroin addicts. Its scary to think that in the mist of the muggers, fights, drugs, and slums, there is an innocent man with nothing but his instrument. I think that once Lopez saw this he immediately felt the need to help him. 

        I feel some pity for Nathaniel, but not as much as i thought i would. sure, he is homeless and lonely, but here is something about him that separates him from the common homeless person. Yes, he does live on the streets, but that doesn't seem to bother him. He doesn't have a cup at hand begging for spare change. He seems really independent and i really admire that confidence in him. I just wonder why Ayers doesn't want to get off the streets, what is holding him back?