Characters
What is the Superhero's name?
Superhero X
What is the life lesson of the story?
In this story, we come aware of the unjustified and false stereotypes around race and crime.
Where does the story take place?
Los Angeles, CA
Who did the conflict mainly affect?
It affected mainly X because he took his frustrations out on the world.
What is the name of the girl who wants to save the world from being destroyed?
Syrita
How was the theme shown in the story?
When the cop was racist and unjust to X
Does Syrita come from a rich family or poverty?
Rich family.
Where did Syrita live?
Beverly Hills, CA
What was the main conflict?
Racial injustice!
How old is Syrita?
17 years old
How did X's views on humans impact the theme?
X's views on humans impacted the theme by showing the hurt and damage that racism causes
Why does Syrita feel bad when X tells her he was shot?
She has heard about police brutality and has done nothing about it. She knows it is wrong.
What did Syrits's Mom think about where X lived?
Syritas' mom thought of it as dangerous, and she wanted to describe it as a ghetto.
How did the conflict affect the mood of the story?
It created a heavy depressive atmosphere.
How did Syrita's perspective on X change overtime?
In the beginning Syrita saw X as unhumanly, but later felt empathy for X as she learned more about him.
How can we compare X's life with reality?
We can compare X's life to real world experiences, because X faced prejudice and unfair treatment because of his skin color.
How does Syrita change after being in a life threatening situation?
He takes life more seriously.
Name at least three main settings in the story.
The locations include: X's bedroom, Syrita's House, Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, and the Crenshaw Section of Los Angeles
What dialogue helps contribute to the main conflict?
"The American news outlet kept focusing on the section of skin around his eyes...he was definitely black....and one pundit on CNN called him African American.
Who made a wish for Superhero X to get superpowers?
His mom.
What did Syrita learn while trying to stop X from destroying humanity?
She learned that X was a human with feelings and problems too, she gains understanding and empathy for X.
Why does X want to destroy humanity?
He was shoot when he was in his human form for no reason. He feels mistreated.
What did Syrita describe X's bedroom as, and how did it look?
It reminded her of her little brother's room. It was a small, cramped space filled with comics, knick-knacks, matchbox cars, and Lego pieces.
What conflict can be shown throughout the story?
Syrita is attempting to convince X to spare the world, and X is giving reasons why the world should be destroyed.