Mangione's upbringing was more privileged than Penny's, and he was more academically successful, having attended a prestigious school and graduated as valedictorian from an Ivy League university.
He reportedly loved Japan and spent time there earlier this year observing the culture, a bit like a professor studying ants, judging by emails that have surfaced online.
In an email to an acquaintance, Mangione expressed disappointment over the 'scary lack of free will in this country' after witnessing a delayed emergency response.
Both Mangione and Penny, despite different backgrounds, were raised in loving families and grew into athletic and diligent young men.
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