Starr's Growth
When Khalil died, how did Starr feel in the beginning?
She felt physically ill.
Why is Power of Language important?
Power of language can go beyond emotions and can impact how people perceive the world.
What is Identity?
The fact of being who or what a person or thing is.
Was Khalil's death Starr's fault?
No, It was not.
Did a lot of black people die due to the racism and treatment they were given?
Yes, many had died.
What were Starr's two identities?
Williamson and Garden Height
What does Starr say when she testifies for Khalil?
When she testifies about Khalil’s death, her words reveal the truth and fight against the unfair system
Why does Starr balance her Garden Height and Williamson identities?
Starr was afraid of being judged and being called "ghetto" by the kids in her school.
What does "THUG" stand for?
The hate U give.
True Or False; The countries didn't listen to the black community.
False
Why was Starr hesitant to speak out for Khalil at first?
She was afraid of the consequences if she did.
Why does Starr stay quiet at first?
Starr stays quiet out of fear.
What is Identity influenced by?
Identity is influenced by environment and social expectations.
Who said: "This is bigger than me and Khalil though. This is about Us, with a capital U; everybody who looks like us, feels like us, and is experiencing this pain with us despite not knowing me or Khalil. My silence isn’t helping Us." ?
Starr
What years did people finally spoke up about racism?
Starr embraces her identity and no longer feels the need to separate her school and home personally.
Why does she realize speaking up is better than just staying quiet?
She realizes it's the only way to stand up for Khalil and the injustice along with making change.
What names/labels are used in the book can be related to Identity?
Thug, Ghetto, Drug dealer..
Who quoted "The hate U give"?
Tupac
True or False; Racism started to decrease
True
Does Starr stand up now for her rights and justice?
Yes. Starr commits to fighting for justice and standing up for what is right.
Does Starr switch the way she speaks with people compared to in her neighbourhood and her school?
Starr uses slang and code-switching to move between her home life and her mostly white school
What influences Starr's identity?
Starr’s identity evolves through her experiences and choices.
Who said: “That’s the hate they’re giving us, baby, a system designed against us. That’s Thug Life.” ?
Maverick (Starr's Dad)
Even with everything going on after those events, will people still be racist?