Characters and Setting
What is the name of the main character?
Starr Carter
What is one example of symbolism in "The Hate U Give"?
An example of symbolism is the garden in Starr's neighborhood, representing both beauty and struggle.
What happened at Big D's Spring Break party?
At Big D's Spring Break party in "The Hate U Give," gunshots erupt, leading to Starr and Khalil's hurried escape, and later, Khalil is fatally shot by a police officer after a car stop.
What does "Code-Switching" mean?
"Code-switching" refers to the practice of alternating between different languages or dialects depending on the social context.
What's wrong with Khalil's grandmother?
In "The Hate U Give", Khalil's grandmother, Ms. Rosalie, is ill with cancer and undergoing chemotherapy, which has made her frail and caused her to lose her job.
What two communities is Starr a part of and why does she feel torn between two different communities?
Starr is part of the primarily black, lower-class neighborhood of Garden Heights and the affluent, primarily white Williamson Prep school. She feels torn because she has to navigate two vastly different worlds, adopting different personas to fit in with each group.
What is a conclusion?
A conclusion in a story is the final part of the narrative, where the main plot points are resolved, loose ends are tied up, and the story reaches its end, giving the reader a sense of closure.
Besides Khalil's murder, what other traumatic event has Starr experienced?
Natasha is shot in a drive-by shooting.
What does "Activism" mean?
"Activism" is the effort to promote, impede, or direct social, political, economic, or environmental change.
Who practically moved into the house with Iesha?
King, Iesha's boyfriend and a major drug dealer
Who is April Ofrah?
In "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas, April Ofrah is an attorney who represents the activist organization "Just Us for Justice", which fights for African-American rights.
Who is the protagonist in a story?
Who is the protagonist in this story?
1. A protagonist is the leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.
2. Starr
What job does Uncle Carlos have?
He is a police officer.
Define "Gentrification"
"Gentrification" is the process of renovating and improving a neighborhood so that it conforms to middle-class taste, often displacing lower-income residents.
Why doesn't Big Mav like Uncle Carlos?
Uncle Carlos acted as a father to Starr while Maverick was in prison, living out the negative stereotype of a black father. This creates resentment and what Big Mav describes as a "lack of respect."
What does Starr call the cop who shot her friend, and why?
In "The Hate U Give", Starr calls the cop who shot her friend Khalil "One-Fifteen" or "Officer Mackintosh", a reference to his badge number, which is 115, and the way he represents police brutality and systemic racism.
In the following quote from the story, what literary device is used?
"The sun sets behind the fallen rail-yard, casting golden hues over the dusty, graffiti-covered walls."
Imagery
Why don't King and Big Mav get along?
King and Big Mav (Maverick Carter) don't get along because of their contrasting personalities and values, with King being a cold and ruthless gang leader, while Big Mav is a more family-oriented and compassionate man who tries to leave the gang life behind.
Define "Intersectionality"
"Intersectionality" refers to the way various social identities (e.g., race, gender, class) overlap and impact individuals' experiences of discrimination or privilege.
Who took Lisa in when her mother kicked her out?
When Lisa, Starr's mother, was kicked out of her house after becoming pregnant, Khalil's grandmother, Mrs. Rosalie, took her in.
What is the main issue between Maya and Starr?
The main issue between Maya and Starr stems from Maya's initial hesitation to confront Hailey's racist behavior, as she feared jeopardizing her friendship with Hailey. Later, Starr realizes Maya's own complicity in that behavior.
What type of narrative point of view is used in "The Hate U Give"?
The narrative point of view is first-person, as it is told from Starr's perspective.
Summarize the resolution of the story:
The resolution involves Starr finding her voice and taking a stand for justice, leading to greater awareness and activism in her community.
What does it mean to be "radical" and who in the novel is the most "radical"?
A radical is a person who holds or follows strong convictions or extreme principles.
The two characters who are the most radical in the novel are Hailey (for her racist ideologies) and King (for his violent and controlling nature).
What consequences does Starr face for speaking out?
In "The Hate U Give," Starr faces significant consequences for speaking out, including threats from the King Lords gang, potential alienation from her white school friends, and the risk of further police targeting of her and her family.
How is Starr related to Kenya?
In "The Hate U Give", Starr and Kenya are childhood friends who share an older brother named Seven. Starr's father is Seven's father, and Kenya's mother is Seven's mother.
Why did Starr feel internal conflict after the police shot her friend?
Starr felt internal conflict because one part of her didn't want to talk to the police because she didn't trust them and another part of her wanted to get the truth out.She runs a small business organization that advocates for police accountability
What picture did Big Mav replace the picture of Martin Luther King with?
Huey Newton
What is "Systemic Racism" and how does it affect the characters in the novel?
"Systemic racism" is the institutionalized discrimination against a group based on race, impacting various societal levels and structures, depicted through the experiences of the characters in the novel.
What role does Starr's family play in her life decisions?
Starr's family provides support and guidance, helping her navigate her identity and decisions throughout the story.