Brief Summary Of The Book The Hate You Give

“The hate you give” is a novel that follows Starr, the main character, as she navigates the aftermath of witnessing her friend get shot by a police officer. Through Starr’s eyes, the book teaches you the harsh realities of racism and the importance of using your voice to fight against injustice. But what is most important is the development the readers see Starr go through. Over the book, Starr goes from being ashamed of being black and scared to use her voice to embracing her skin color and culture and learning how to use her voice. This is because of her involvement in Khalil's death and standing up for Khalil. This transformation is a result of the stand she takes against racism and how she stands up for what she believes to be right.

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Slang makes her "hood." Williamson Starr holds her tongue when people piss her off so nobody will think she's the "angry black girl." Williamson Starr is approachable and approachable. No stank-eyes, side-eyes, none of that. Williamson Starr is nonconfrontational. Basically, Williamson Starr does not give anyone a reason to call her ghetto.” (Thomas 71). This quote supports my claim because you can see how Starr changes the way she really is so that she does not fit into the racist stereotypes people have set up for black individuals in America. A star later in the book on page 441 says “I was ashamed of Garden Heights and everything in it. It seems stupid now, though. I can't change where I come from or what I've been through, so why should I be ashamed of what makes me, me? That's like being ashamed of

But as the story progresses you see her become a loud and brave teen girl not afraid to not only speak out for herself but also those who may not have a voice of their own. An instance of this would be “I let her have her way”. Still do. That's part of being Williamson Starr, I guess” (Thomas 75) In this situation, Starr admits to her letting people walk all over her. Then later in the book, Hailey (Starr’s best friend) makes a racist comment toward Starr during a game of basketball; in response, Starr says “I look at her. “You made a fried chicken comment to the only black girl in the room.” (Thomas 112). You can see Starr’s development as a character as she sticks up for herself, which Starr would not have done to begin