This term our year 10 theme across the school is "Act to Protect." Today we see some unorthodox methods of protecting loved ones.
- In chapter 22, we see Iesha, Seven's momma who has often let Seven and his sisters down, take action to protect De Vante, Seven, Kenya, Starr and Chris.
- King and his men have found De Vante and bashed him already, and "when the sun goes down," they plan to kill him.
- Kenya lets Seven know what has happened, and Seven arrives with Chris and Starr to the house where Iesha, King and Kenya live.
- Iesha walks in, and sees several people who King would like to kill/hurt/beat up.
- When she orders them all out of the house, and Seven's sisters as well, Seven doesn't click as to why.
- Later, when he realises it is so she can take the rap (beating) and the kids are safe, he wants to turn around and protect her.
- Kenya points out that their momma knew what she was doing, that she wanted to protect her kids and that they need to let her do just that.
At the end of the chapter, we are dealt a serious blow - the jury have decided not to indict (charge) the policeman who killed Khalil. Garden Heights is about to catch fire with anger....
Questions:
- What do you think of Iesha? Give examples from the novel to support your answer.
- Is anyone all good or all bad in this novel? Who comes close?
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