How would you describe a young, poor criminal if you were writing a story?

Question

How would you describe a young, poor criminal if you were writing a story?
I need to write a story for school about a young boy who steals a woman's pocketbook on the street ("Thank You Ma'am" by Langston Huges) What are some good descriptions of a young criminal? Like how can i describe the way he walks, talks, etc? Thanks!! Any help would be appreciated

Answer 1

i love that story by the way. i read it in 7th grade.

naiive
pitiful
slouched
slang
sloppy
messy

Answer 2

He walks with confidence, but his eyes are clouded with hurt and guilt. His swagger belies the little boy he is and his dreams are filled with monsters. He draws a long haul off the cigarette dangling from his mouth and pretends that he's unafraid. The bravado bolsters his self confidence and he darts his eyes looking for his next target. As he sees the pocketbook, a gleam comes into his eyes. She is busy with her cell phone and doesn't notice his menacing smile around the cigarette.

Answer 3

Good descriptions of a young criminal:

a little VILLIAN

a little ROBBER

a little FREAK

Answer 4

Desperate and discouraged and walks with attitude

Answer 5

he might be tough from spending years on the street and probably very desperate.