characters
who got killed by officer 115
khalil
starr often shifts between her home life in a predominantly black neighborhood and her school, witch is mostly white. this duality highlights her struggle too fit in and the pressure to adapt different social expectations.
code switching
"listen! the hate U-the letter u -give little infants f*cks
everybody. T-H-U-G L-I-F-E, meaning what society give us as youth it bites them in the a** when we wild out. get it?"
khalil
why does officer one fifteen pull over khalil's car
a broken taillight
Jones and Taylor interview star at the police station.
false
who is the main character
star
the novel addresses the complexities of race in america particularly the experiences of black individuals facing systemic raceism and police brutality
racial identity and injustice
"they panthers educated and empowered the people. that tactic of empowering the oppressed goes even further back than the panthers though. Name one."
daddy
what flashback does starr have when thinking about khalil daeth
the death of her friend natasha
maverick offer to buy starr a tub of ice cream during their outing
ture
who was the peace maker with the gang members?
maverick
Star's journey highlights the importance of speaking out against injustice and the power of activism in bringing about change encouraging readers too stand up up for their beliefs
activism and enpowerment
"Bye Felicia"
chris
why does starrs mom what her to attend school at williamson
too get her out of the neighborhood
they media portrays khalil as an innocent victim
false
who has a crucifix necklace?
one fifteen
The relationships starr has with her friends and peers illustrate the struggles of loyalty and the impact of social circles on personal identity especially in they face of societal pressures
friendship and loyalty
"i aint say every cop is a bad cop,but i aint gonna stand here like a fool thinking that some of them dont do dirty sh*t. He** they made me lay face-down on the sidewalk. And for what? Cause they could!"
Maverick
How does one fifteen father describe garden heights
full of gangs and drugs;dangerous
remy's main reason for organizing the protest at school was too show support for khalil
false
who is reporter interviewing star in chapter 16
diane carey
they story emphasizes the rule of family and community support in navigating challenges showcasing they different dynamics within starr's family and her neighborhood
family and community
"Before I could catch the bus back King's boys snatched me up. I thought I'd be dead by now. For real."
Devante
what does devante amdmit too stealing from king
money
star calls uncle carlos too take her home from school
true