Among the Bros: A Fraternity Crime Story

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2023

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Chapters 1-4

Chapters 5-8

Chapters 9-12

Chapters 13-16

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Do your own research into the real crimes described in this book. Are there any important details Marshall omitted from his story? How does Marshall’s presentation of the case differ from official reports and/or media coverage?

How does Marshall depict the nature of the fraternities at C of C? How does he use individual fraternities like KA to explore broader ideas about fraternities in the USA?

Marshall argues that the insular and privileged world of fraternities often renders members impervious to consequences for their bad behavior. How does Among the Bros explore the idea of culpability and consequences?