Unforgettable Johnny Broderick

Two incidents
• In dealing with hoodlums and drunken college boy, Broderick mainly relied on brutal force, his powerful fists. • Crude but effective • He was a tough guy, quick with his fists but low in IQ . • He also had a sense of humor. • Show his courage
Q2: Why did he rely so much on brutal force?
• Gangland money bought protection in high places, and big–time mobsters moved in an out of court casually .
Q1:Who is Johnny Broderick?
• A legendary New York detective in 30s~40s. • He looked as tough as he was. • He was as soft as the marshmallow sundaes he loved. • He stood just five-foot-nine, and weight about 175 pounds. • When John was 12 ,his father died ,and he had to quit school and get a job driving a truck to help support his family. • He once worked as truck driver, bodyguard, solider, fireman and policeman.
• Para.22,23 The help Johnny offered me showed his kindness and tenderness toward his friends. • That was only one of many times that Johnny helped pull me out of a tight spot. • Para.24 Broderick's life after his retirement. • Para.25 Broderick died peacefully after his 72th birthday. • Para.26 Conclusion : why is Broderick unforgettable.
Unforgettable Johnny Broderick
by Toots Shor
• Bernard "Toots" Shor (May 6, 1903 – January 23, 1977)was best known as the proprietor of a legendary saloon and restaurant, Toots Shor's Restaurant, in Manhattan. He ran three different establishments under that name, but his first -and most renowned -- was located at 51 West 51st Street. He was known as a saloonkeeper, friend, and confidante to some of New York's biggest celebrities during that era.
• Do you think the opening paragraph is a good beginning?
First, the story is told in first person, which makes the story convincing. Second, it arouses the reader's curiosity about Broderick who, as a tough cop, died peacefully at home rather than at the hands of underworld.
• Para.4 The narrator met Broderick in the 1930's and the social justice could hardly enforce. (background)
• Para.5 How did the narrator happen to know Broderick. • Para.6 Broderick was famous for his courage and his influence went extensively among the tough guys that even the narrator was treated with some respect only because he was Broderick's friend. • That was the beginning of a friendship that lasted the rest of his life. • He’s the one man I wouldn’t want to fight outsid.7 Broderick's physical figure was tough and strong. • Para.8 Underneath the tough-guy exterior, Broderick was kind and tender at heart. • Para.9,10,11,12 The Francis Crowley's incident dramatically showed Broderick's extraordinary courage.
• Para.13 Broderick's reputation rose so high that he was once assigned as bodyguard to some famous New York visitors. • Para.14 Jonny paid little attention to his reputation. • Johnny paid scant heed to all this attention. • Para.15 Broderick's family background and personal experience.
• Para.16,17,18,19 How Broderick drove away "Diamond" successfully. • Broderick as good as killed Diamond with that garbage-can stunt. • Para.20 Johnny was strong and brave enough to suppress a riot single-handed.
• While on December 5th,1933, The 18th Amendment took effect ,which means the end of the Prohibition Movement
• Para.1 The hero is introduced by the narrator in flashback. Broderick died in unexpected way.
• Para.2 In dealing with hoodlums, he mainly relied on brutal force---his powerful fists. • Para.3 Broderick taught a drunken college boy in his particular way
• Para.21 All the time mobsters were frightened by Johnny's appearance. In fact, his reputation was so widespread that many hoodlums escaped quickly at the sight of him. Any carelessness or negligence would render the mobsters hopeless to escape from Broderick.
• The Prohibition Movement actually started from the early 19th century, but at the time it was just a moral value of personal choice; • The Prohibition Movement is essentially considered as a social reform movement aimed at revive the traditional culture and values; • The 18th Amendment took effect on January 17th,1920,which means drinking in public is prohibited by law;
Historical Background
• American economy plunged into the Great Depression during 30s. • Prohibition was in force in the USA from 1920 to 1933.