Chapter 11 Events
What did Hibiscus do when Jam tried to help during the confrontation?
He twisted her wrist, hurting her.
What is the last thing Pet said to Jam?
Do not be afraid
What did Hibiscus do after the confrontation?
He fully confessed to hurting Moss.
What was Redemption’s plan to lure Hibiscus to the basement?
He told Hibiscus he had gotten injured while training and asked him to come over without telling his parents.
What did Pet do to Hibiscus during the confrontation?
Pet attacked him, lifted him off the ground, and threw him against the concrete wall.
What is ironic about Hibiscus's name?
A hibiscus flower is sweet and beautiful, whereas Hibiscus is a monster.
What did Glass admit at Hibiscus’s hearing?
Glass admitted she had known Hibiscus had hurt a child or children in the past.
How did Hibiscus react when Redemption accused him of hurting Moss?
Hibiscus became furious, denied the accusations, and said no one would believe Redemption.
How did Jam convince Pet not to kill Hibiscus?
She insisted it would be better for Hibiscus to face justice so that people would believe the truth and create a process for dealing with other monsters.
What did Jam ask Pet not to kill Hibiscus?
She wanted Lucille to learn from this exprience to prevent future injustices.
Why is Jam’s fear of more monsters important to the story’s ending?
It shows the need for ongoing vigilance and staying strong in facing future challenges.
How did Malachite react to Glass’s confession?
Malachite screamed at Glass and threatened to kill her, leading to an early end to the hearing.
What did Redemption call Hibiscus during their confrontation?
A false angel and a traitor to Lucille and their family.
What did Pet do to ensure Hibiscus confessed?
Pet released a blinding light from its face, forcing Hibiscus to look and scream in an inhuman way.
What did the town decide to do to Hibiscus?
They held a hearing. At the hearing he was sentenced to rehabilitation.
How did Chapter 12 emphasize the theme of justice versus revenge?
Jam’s choice to let Hibiscus face justice instead of killing him showed a commitment to fairness over revenge.
What did Bitter tell Jam about the angels after the hearing?
Bitter said the angels knew about beings like Pet.
What happened to Hibiscus after Pet’s blinding light?
His eyes were burned away, and he promised to confess everything.
What did Jam tell Pet she believed it was during their final conversation?
Jam told Pet she believed it was an angel.
Why is it important that Redemption called Hibiscus a “false angel”?
It showed Hibiscus's betrayal and deception within the family and community. He also committed monstrous crimes while pretending to be a pillar of the community.
What did Pet say to Jam during its final visit?
Pet told Jam it would miss her and was honored to have hunted by her side.