"I told the truth. I did everything I was supposed to do, and it wasn't -------- good enough. Khalil's death wasn't horrible enough to be considered a crime." [Starr]
- Chris decides to stay with Seven and Starr as they head out to the riot. He looks obviously white and people stare. He clicks that this is what it feels like at school for Starr and Seven. We see him learning from being in this new environment.
1. On page 384, find an example of Starr's anger. Copy the quote down - you will want it for your paragraph.
2. On page 384, find an example of Chris being cautious (definition of cautious here). Write the example in your own words (this is called paraphrasing).
3. In chapters 22 & 23, we see Chris take a leap into Starr's world, out of his safe zone. Why is this so important for their relationship?
Extension:
- this article about code-switching in The Hate You Give explains why the novel and the film are so important for educating people about racism and the negative effects it has.
- Do you 'see colour'? This article explores the idea that if you don't see how colour shapes a person's life, then you miss an opportunity to understand them.
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