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Who is the author of The Hate U Give?
Who is the author of The Hate U Give?
Angie Thomas
Who is Starr?
Who is Starr?
The protagonist of the story
What is the name of the town that Starr lives in?
What is the name of the town that Starr lives in?
Garden Heights
Kenya and Starr are related.
Kenya and Starr are related.
Who is Seven?
Who is Seven?
Where are Starr and Kenya at the beginning of the story?
Where are Starr and Kenya at the beginning of the story?
Who does Starr reunite with at the party?
Who does Starr reunite with at the party?
What musical artist do Khalil and Starr listen to on the drive?
What musical artist do Khalil and Starr listen to on the drive?
What reason is given for why Khalil's car is pulled over?
What reason is given for why Khalil's car is pulled over?
How many times is Khalil shot?
How many times is Khalil shot?
What is Khalil doing when he is shot?
What is Khalil doing when he is shot?
Who is Sekani?
Who is Sekani?
Who is King and who is he related to?
Who is King and who is he related to?
Who is Maverick?
Who is Maverick?
What is important to know about Maverick's past?
What is important to know about Maverick's past?
What is the name of Starr's friend that died when she was 10?
What is the name of Starr's friend that died when she was 10?
Who is Lisa?
Who is Lisa?
Who is Iesha?
Who is Iesha?
Who is Uncle Carlos?
Who is Uncle Carlos?
What is Uncle Carlos's job?
What is Uncle Carlos's job?
What is wrong with Khalil's mom?
What is wrong with Khalil's mom?
Who is Chris?
Who is Chris?
What show do both Starr and Chris like?
What show do both Starr and Chris like?
What happens when Starr interviews with the police officers?
What happens when Starr interviews with the police officers?
What is the badge number of the officer that shot Khalil?
What is the badge number of the officer that shot Khalil?
What sport does Starr play?
What sport does Starr play?
What comment does Hailey make during the basketball game?
What comment does Hailey make during the basketball game?
How does Starr describe Khalil's body at the funeral?
How does Starr describe Khalil's body at the funeral?
Who is Ms. Ofrah?
Who is Ms. Ofrah?
Who shows up to Khalil's funeral?
Who shows up to Khalil's funeral?
What do Seven and Starr sneak out to do?
What do Seven and Starr sneak out to do?
Why do Starr and her siblings stay at Uncle Carlos' for a few days?
Why do Starr and her siblings stay at Uncle Carlos' for a few days?
What does DeVante ask Maverick for help with?
What does DeVante ask Maverick for help with?
Why do students at Williamson 'protest' Khalil's death?
Why do students at Williamson 'protest' Khalil's death?
How does Starr react to the 'protest' at Williamson?
How does Starr react to the 'protest' at Williamson?
Who first snitches on King on live TV?
Who first snitches on King on live TV?
Maverick confronts Mr. Lewis about his interview. What happens while they are arguing?
Maverick confronts Mr. Lewis about his interview. What happens while they are arguing?
Why is Kenya angry at Starr?
Why is Kenya angry at Starr?
Who does DeVante stay with while hiding from King?
Who does DeVante stay with while hiding from King?
What is 115's real name?
What is 115's real name?
What happens to Mr. Lewis after he snitches on King?
What happens to Mr. Lewis after he snitches on King?
What ethnicity is Maya?
What ethnicity is Maya?
What item did 115 mistake for a gun?
What item did 115 mistake for a gun?
What is the nickname does Starr's mom call her?
What is the nickname does Starr's mom call her?
Why does Maverick say that he named Starr Starr?
Why does Maverick say that he named Starr Starr?
The Hate U Give is based off of what political movement?
The Hate U Give is based off of what political movement?
Who does Kenya have a crush on?
Who does Kenya have a crush on?
Maverick mostly follows the teachings of who?
Maverick mostly follows the teachings of who?
What do Uncle Carlos and Starr's parents disagree on?
What do Uncle Carlos and Starr's parents disagree on?
What did DeVante take from King?
What did DeVante take from King?
What is Starr Carter?
What is Starr Carter?
Who is Khalil Harris?
Who is Khalil Harris?
Who is Maverick Carter (Big Mav)?
Who is Maverick Carter (Big Mav)?
Who is Lisa Carter?
Who is Lisa Carter?
Who is Seven?
Who is Seven?
Who is Kenya?
Who is Kenya?
Who is Chris?
Who is Chris?
Who is Uncle Carlos?
Who is Uncle Carlos?
Who is Hailey?
Who is Hailey?
Who is Maya?
Who is Maya?
Who is King?
Who is King?
Who is Iesha?
Who is Iesha?
Who is Sekani?
Who is Sekani?
Who is 115/ Officer Brian Cruise?
Who is 115/ Officer Brian Cruise?
Who is Mr. Lewis?
Who is Mr. Lewis?
Who is Mrs. Rosalie?
Who is Mrs. Rosalie?
Who is Brenda?
Who is Brenda?
Who is Natasha?
Who is Natasha?
Who is Layla?
Who is Layla?
What clothing item that Starr is wearing does Kenya point out, because it's out of place at the party?
What clothing item that Starr is wearing does Kenya point out, because it's out of place at the party?
What information does Starr find out about Khalil's grandma at the party?
What information does Starr find out about Khalil's grandma at the party?
Why do Starr and Khalil leave the party quickly?
Why do Starr and Khalil leave the party quickly?
Garden Heights has primarily two rival gangs, the King Lords and the Garden Disciples. Which one did Starr's dad, Maverick, used to be a part of?
Garden Heights has primarily two rival gangs, the King Lords and the Garden Disciples. Which one did Starr's dad, Maverick, used to be a part of?
When Starr and Khalil get pulled over, what does Starr ask Khalil immediately?
When Starr and Khalil get pulled over, what does Starr ask Khalil immediately?
What does Khalil do right before he is shot?
What does Khalil do right before he is shot?
What does Starr think about when she wakes up the next morning?
What does Starr think about when she wakes up the next morning?
In Chapter 6, when they arrive at the police station, the detectives that interview Starr mention Uncle Carlos, and how he...
In Chapter 6, when they arrive at the police station, the detectives that interview Starr mention Uncle Carlos, and how he...
In Chapter 6, what does Starr remind herself while being interviewed by the detectives?
In Chapter 6, what does Starr remind herself while being interviewed by the detectives?
In Chapter 7, what makes Starr upset while playing basketball?
In Chapter 7, what makes Starr upset while playing basketball?
In Chapter 8, who shows up at Khalil's funeral, and why does that disappoint Starr?
In Chapter 8, who shows up at Khalil's funeral, and why does that disappoint Starr?
In Chapter 8, what does Ms. Ofrah announce at the funeral?
In Chapter 8, what does Ms. Ofrah announce at the funeral?
In Chapter 11, why do students at Starr's school protest Khalil's death?
In Chapter 11, why do students at Starr's school protest Khalil's death?
In Chapter 11, what does Starr ask her teachers to do?
In Chapter 11, what does Starr ask her teachers to do?
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Study Notes
Author and Setting
- Angie Thomas is the author of The Hate U Give.
- Starr lives in Garden Heights, a community marked by gang rivalry.
Characters and Relationships
- Starr is the main protagonist, navigating her identity and the aftermath of trauma.
- Kenya is not related to Starr but is a friend; they share a half-brother, Seven.
- Seven is both Kenya and Starr's half-brother, protective of his siblings.
- Sekani is Starr's younger brother, 8 years old.
- Maverick, known as Big Mav, is Starr's father, a former gang member striving to keep his family safe.
- Lisa Carter, Starr’s mother, is a hospital worker, contributing to the family's stability.
- Iesha is the mother of Kenya and Seven, involved with gang leader King.
- Uncle Carlos, a police officer, is Lisa's brother and played a fatherly role when Big Mav was incarcerated.
Key Events
- The story begins at a party where Starr reunites with childhood friend Khalil.
- Khalil's car is stopped due to a broken tail light, leading to his tragic shooting by Officer 115.
- Khalil is shot three times while asking Starr if she is okay during the encounter.
- Starr struggles with her dual life, feeling pressure to remain silent about her experiences.
Social Issues and Community Dynamics
- Khalil's mother, Brenda, battles addiction, highlighting struggles in their community.
- The narrative addresses themes of racial injustice, youth gang culture, and police violence.
- Khalil’s funeral becomes a focal point for tension, with gang members attending, complicating Starr's grief.
Personal Struggles
- Starr deals with the pain of loss, referencing Natasha, a childhood friend who also died violently.
- At school, Starr faces microaggressions, such as a racist comment made by her friend Hailey during a basketball game.
- The protests at Williamson High are more about skipping class than advocating for Khalil, which frustrates Starr.
Community Action and Advocacy
- Ms. Ofrah, a social justice activist, seeks to empower Starr to share her truth about Khalil's death.
- Mr. Lewis, a local barber, bravely speaks out against King, risking his safety in the process.
Subplots and Conflicts
- DeVante, a character hiding from King, seeks assistance from Maverick, showing the intertwined lives in their community.
- Starr's internal conflict is highlighted as she grapples with being a voice for Khalil while facing pressure from her community and peers.
- The differing views on police engagement between Maverick and Uncle Carlos create tension within Starr’s family.
Cultural References
- Starr and Khalil bond over listening to Tupac, symbolizing the struggles and aspirations of their community.
- The title The Hate U Give reflects the Black Lives Matter movement, underscoring the story's engagement with social justice.
Final Thoughts
- The narrative emphasizes the complexity of identity, safety, and community ties amidst adversity.
- Starr's journey reflects the challenges of speaking out against injustice while navigating the duality of her upbringing in a challenging environment.
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