AJ
Which Events in AJ‘s childhood Are still affecting him?
the suicide of his mother (Franco getting lost in the drug scene, his father Starts to distance himself)
Why was Erika in a realationship with AJ?
- he Suited as the famous high school football player to her stereotypical notion
- were physically attached of each other
-( thought they would love each other)
Is her brother oder or younger?
younger
Symbol: cosmetic mirror
-Who might this suit?
Erika: cares a Lot about her Looks and about what other people think of her
How does the high school time end for the characters?
Ruthie: is accepted at Stanford
AJ: has a Scholar ship for the university of Florida
Erika: unsure, but tries to follow her way with trying to Build up something by herself
In which scene does his Brother Franco nearly kill him?
in Theil Argument about Franco using Anthony for his drug business
Which Problems does Erika Face because of her Skin color?
feels left out+ her mother feels ashamed of her being light- skinned since she has broken up with her Father
Which Subject Shows her academical Talent in the beginning?
chemistry
Symbol: straightened black hair/ tight hair bun
-Who might this suit?
Ruthie: does Not try to be Part of the african culture + does Not want to spend a huge amount of time on her Looks
Which Skin Color do Most of the students have?
white
In the beginning of the book Erika was joulus of Ruthie for seeing her together with AJ. She starts making out with other guys to make him joulus.
With who did AJ make out with in response?
Trina
After AJ broke up with her she freaked out completely and ripped her prom dress in half.
How did this dress look like?
- short skirt
- made of shiny gold material
Why did Ruthie cry after AJ and her kissed the first time?
- worried about what would happen with Erika
The Symbol of a mask Could suit to Both characters, AJ and Erika. How Could you explain this
AJ: changes through out the story and develops to a grown man („puts on a new mask“)
Erika: tries to hide her real Self and her problems between a mask of being the stereotypical pretty high school cheerleader (+ signs of Development Are noticeable)
In the end of the book Erika and Ruthie accidently meet up in a Store.
-How did their reactions Change in comprehension to the beginning of the Book
they act More Mature and grown: do not trie to fight or argue with each other
Why does Erika start to distance herself from her old friend group?
- learns to stand on her own
- Startes to notice how toxic they Are
Which Events affected her changing mainly?
- Tutoring Anthony: confrontes a harsh reality outside her comfort zone
- Relationship with AJ: her feelings shift her focus away from pure academic success
-Breaking expectations: She actively rejects the safe, compliant "teacher's pet" role forced upon her
-The final dangerous conflict forces her to make her own independent choices