The Criminal Styles of Al Capone and John Dillinger
The Criminal Styles of Al Capone and John Dillinger Al Capone is the most powerful and infamous gangster in the United States ' history. At the same time, John Dillinger is one of the most notorious bank robbers in the United States ' history. Al Capone built a criminal empire based on fear of the people. According to "Al Capone Quotes" (2001-2011), “I have built my organization upon fear (p. 1).” On the other hand, John Dillinger did not want to scare people or for people to have any fear of him. According to “Brainy Quotes” (2001-2011), “Now nobody get nervous, you ain 't got nothing to fear. You 're being robbed by the John Dillinger Gang, that 's the best there is! (p. 1)” Al Capone and John Dillinger grew up living different lifestyles. However, both men relied on the streets to make a living. Although Al Capone and John Dillinger lived the life of crime, they had different criminal styles in which they used to commit their crimes. Al Capone grew up in a poor and rough neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York. Capone developed as a smart boy, but his school expelled him for hitting a female teacher in the sixth grade. Capone never returned to school after the school expelled him. At this time, Capone a 14 year-old teenager, turned to the streets to make a living. Capone 's father moved the family to a new neighborhood with the hope of a better life for the family. This move ultimately led Capone to choose a different path in life (“Al Capone,” n.d.). At this time, Capone became a member of two “kid gangs,” the Brooklyn Rippers and the 40 Thieves Juniors (“Al Capone,” n.d.). In addition to running the streets, Capone worked various odd jobs, from a pin-boy in a bowling alley to a candy store clerk. However, Capone wanted more in life than what a normal job would offer him. Capone became involved in organized crime while working as a bouncer in a club called the Harvard Inn (“Al Capone,” n.d.). Capone received the nickname, “Scarface,” for insulting a female while
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