Plot
Narrator of the novel who is mourning the loss of his brother
William Holloman (Will)
Was a father figure to Shawn after his dad died.
Buck
Will's childhood friend who was killed on the playground
Dani
Personification
How Will's dad terrifies him on the elevator
holds a gun to his head
Was shot and killed while out buying soap for his mom.
Shawn
Will's uncle who wanted to make a movie
Mark
When Will learned the rules
After Dani was killed
"The middle drawer was the only thing ever out of place on Shawn's side of the room, like a random, jagges tooth in a perfect mouth."
Simile
Reason why Will is shocked that Buck is happy to see Frick
Frick shot Buck
Loudmouth living in Dark Sun territory, suspected of killing Shawn
Riggs
Supposed to rob someone for a gang initiation...
Frick
in the middle drawer
Shawn's gun
"Crowded in this cell, this coffin, this elevator."
Metaphor
What Shawn says to Will when he enters the elevator
Nothing!
What Will decides he must do after his brother is killed
Follow the rules: Get REVENGE!
Tried to get revenge for his brother's death, killed the wrong guy!
Mikey
Reason uncle Mark started selling drugs
to buy a new camera
Name a symbol from the novel and explain what it represents
Smoke- eerie mood, clouded state of mind
Middle Drawer- Will's dark side
Figurative language that appeals to the five senses is known as
imagery
The ongoing problem that the people in Will's community face
Gun violence
The format that the novel is written in
verse
Three rules that Will lives by
1. No Crying
2. No snitching
3. Get revenge
anagram
What Shawn says to Will as they exit the elevator
"You coming?"