Xiao THUG Section 5
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- In Chapter 20, Hailey and Starr start a heated conversation that ends in a physical fight at school. Hailey screams, "Just like it's not my fault you can't get over what happened to Khalil. Someone was gonna kill him eventually...the copy did everyone a favor," (20.37-43). Starr then punches Hailey in the face, their brothers get involved, and all four of them are sentenced to 3 day suspension. This moment is significant because it demonstrates how Starr has grown more determined and brave since the beginning of the novel. She is no longer afraid to stand up for what she believes in, and she will defend her friend Khalil's legacy. Starr will strive more for change and her newfound traits might build up to future events in the novel.
- At the end of Chapter 22, when Starr, Seven, Kenya, DeVante, and Chris are driving back from King's house, they hear shocking news over the radio. The radio announces, "If you're just tuning in, the grand jury has decided not to indict Officer Brian Cruise Jr. in the name of Khalil Harris," (22.170). This crucial decision, one that has been looming on everyone's minds, will drive the charged emotions and tension in later chapters. It will be one of the primary forces between the riots in the next chapter and unite the Garden Heights community together in the face of injustice.
- After hearing about news of a protest on Mongolia street, the five decide to join. When they arrive, gang members rally the crowd and the violence escalates quickly. They throw bombs and destroy shops. However, the police soon arrive and Starr recounts, "It sounds like the Fourth of July behind us; pop after pop after pop," (23.97). Through this experience, Starr gains maturity and more perspective. Starr understands the importance of the riots, but she does not agree with this kind of violent rioting that will hurt the community as well. She finds that she prefers peaceful protest, and this will drive the events in the passage and build her character development.
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