The Hate U Give Character Flashcards

Character Profiles from "The Hate U Give"

• Starr Carter: Central narrator; witnesses the tragic shooting of her childhood friend, Khalil.

• Khalil Harris: Starr's friend; tragically shot by Officer One-Fifteen after being involved in drug sales to support his mother.

• Maverick "Big Mav" Carter: Starr and Sekani's father; owns a grocery store and is deeply committed to family welfare.

• Lisa Carter: Loving mother of Starr and Sekani; works as a nurse and prioritizes her children's well-being.

• Uncle Carlos: Police officer and father figure to Starr during Maverick's imprisonment; moves to a suburban area.

• Seven Carter: Starr's half-brother; concerned about the safety of his siblings in a dangerous home led by King.

• King: Leader of the local gang, King Lords; self-serving and indifferent to community needs.

• Chris: Starr’s boyfriend who seeks to support her by engaging in protests for social justice.

• One-Fifteen (Officer Brian Cruise): Responsible for Khalil's death, representing systemic issues in law enforcement.

• Hailey Grant: Starr's friend; their friendship deteriorates due to Hailey's racist remarks and refusal to acknowledge them.

• DeVante: A young man from Garden Heights who finds refuge with Maverick to escape gang violence.

• Sekani Carter: Starr's innocent younger brother who retains childlike qualities amidst the turmoil.

• Kenya: Friends with Starr; the daughter of King, challenges Starr to be more engaged in activism.

• Mr. Lewis: Local barber vocal about gang violence issues; suffers consequences for speaking out.

• Maya Yang: Starr's ally and peacekeeper within her group of friends; actively supports Starr's activism.

• April Ofrah: Starr's attorney; mentors her on using her voice for social change and activism.

• Iesha: Mother to Seven, Kenya, and Lyric; prioritizes children's safety over her relationship with King, involved in sex work.

• Natasha: Childhood friend of Starr, victim of gang-related violence.

• Ms. Rosalie: Khalil's grandmother; embodies familial love and concern for Khalil’s upbringing.

• Brenda Harris: Khalil's mother; struggles with drug addiction and its impact on her parenting.

• Lyric: Seven's younger half-sister, illustrating the familial connections in the story.

• Remy: Hailey’s brother; initiates the protest at Williamson, highlighting student activism.

• Luke: Hailey's boyfriend, involved in supporting her causes and protests.

• Jess: Starr's teammate in basketball; chooses not to participate in the school protest, reflecting a divide in activism.

• Layla: Seven's girlfriend, contributing to the support system around Starr and her family.

• Ryan: Maya's boyfriend, representing diversity as the only other African American in Starr's class.

• Cameron: Khalil’s younger brother, who brings additional depth to the family narrative.

• Nana: Starr's grandmother; struggles with alcoholism during Maverick's childhood, shaping family dynamics.

• Mr. Rueben: Owner of a diner near Maverick’s shop; characterized by kindness and community spirit.