Characters
Who does Justyce write all his letter to?
Who is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
What character says..."Why try to do right if people will always look at me and assume wrong?"
Who is Justyce Mcallister?
This is the main theme of "Dear Martin" as Justyce navigates and experiences racial bias and injustice
What is racial inequality?
This is where Justyce begins writing letters to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as a way to process his experiences and feelings.
What is in his journal?
What very competitive university does Justyce get accepted to?
What is Yale?
What is the name of Justice's debate partner and later romantic interest?
Who is Sarah-Jane?
Who says this quote and who do they say it to...“I know your kind: punks like you wander the streets of nice neighborhoods searching for prey.”
Who is Officer Castillo and who is Justyce McAllister?
What is identity?
Justyce constantly rubbing his wrists is a reminder of what event?
What is Justyce being arrested?
What is the name of the prep school that Justyce attended?
What is Braselton Prep Academy?
What is the name of the police officer that shoots and kills Manny
Officer Garrett Tyson
Why is this quotes said... "I've known Garrett for twenty-five years. If he says those boys had a gun, they had a gun."
What is to try and defend why Officer Tyson shot Manny and Justyce?
This quote "That's the problem, though, right? So many people see me one way and don't bother to know me any other way. Reflects the theme of______?
What is racial profiling
This is what Justyce and Manny are doing when they are confronted by Officer Tyson, leading to Manny's death.
What is driving around listening to music?
Who's house is lit on fire?
Who is Officer Garrett Tyson?
This is the name of Justyce's ex-girlfriend who leads to conflicts and challenges for Justyce
Who is Melo Taylor?
What costume is Justyce wearing when this is said..."That's a real funny costume, Justyce," a guy named Trey says. "Just gon' letcha boy disrespect our people like that?"
What is a frat boy costume
This theme is shown as Justyce seeks help and understanding from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s teachings.
What is guidance?
This event happens at a party and leads to a disagreement between Justyce and Manny which shows their differing perspectives on race and privilege.
What is Manny's cousins party?
What is the gift that Dr. Rivers give Justyce
What is Manny's watch?
What is the name of Justyce's mentor and debate coach who encourages him to critically about race and justice
Who is Doc?
Who says this quote and why..."I know you'd prefer to ignore this stuff because you benefit from it, but walking around pretending inequality doesn't exist won't make it disappear, Jared."
Who is SJ? What is because it shows how some people with privileges need to acknowledge injustice?
This theme is shown when Justyce confronts issues dealing with inequality and racial bias.
What is injustice?
What is the event that deeply effects Justyce's belief in a fair justice system and leads him to question racial profiling and issues
What is the shooting of Manny by a white police officer?
This is the act that Justyce witnesses that leads him to start writing letters to Martin Luther King Jr.
What is his arrest?