The Hate U Give Character Analysis

“Remember what I told you about your voice?” You said it's my biggest weapon” pg 410. From the perspective of the challenged 16-year-old Starr, it is seen the transition to becoming in touch with her voice to use for her recently killed friend Khalil and learns how powerful of a weapon it can be. Angie Thomas in The Hate U Give details the main character Starrs development, as she discovers to advocate for her friend Khalil and herself, through her journey to find her voice, by speaking up at the police station, in front of the grand jury, and during the riot.

To begin, After Khalil's murder, Starr meets the police to explain her perspective . The beginning of Starrs path to bravery and to raising her voice for the truth. As frightened

“All the sympathy, the smiles, the understanding. This chick was baiting me. Investigating or justifying?” pg 102 The police had little to no sympathy for Khalil, Starr, or any black citizens, especially in Garden heights. Being kind and friendly in the beginning to catch a reason to defend 115. Starr is confused and heartsick after the murder of Khalil. Quick to realize she has to independently put up a fight to make a difference as that is the last thing the police would want. Starr walks into the police station uncertain, to leave angry and ready. Starr has always been one to follow the rules. Nevertheless, as seen in chapter 6, the tables have turned. Starr, for the first to come, speaks without the constant filter going through her mind. “One-fifteen killed him”, I say. “And he wasn't doing anything wrong. How much of a bigger picture do you need?” pg 103 Growing up in Garden heights a popular talk from parents to their children was how to behave if ever stopped or in contact with police.

In addition to that, her voice is the one most heard at the riot. Risking her life to make the difference Khalil would be so proud to see. “But this isn't about how Khalil died. It's about the fact that he lived. His life mattered. Kahlil lived!” I look at the cops again. You hear me? Khalil lived!” pg 412. The book focuses on how Khalil was murdered and how he needs justice. Although, has never mentioned the fact that he lived, until the riot. Like Starr clearly states “His life mattered”. Unfortunately, this is not just about Khalil, all their lives mattered. Which is why Starr makes a difference. Not just for Khalil but for all of the people who were victims of police brutality. This time Starrs's voice is the one most heard, and the one most important. Starrs voice at the riot symbolizes many things. Change, the importance of speaking up but mostly bravery, and how far Starr was willing to go. “Remember what I told you about your voice?” “You said it's my biggest weapon” “ and I mean that.” She stares at me for a second and then signs out her nose. “You want to fight the system tonight?” I nod. “C'mon then” pg 410. Like Ms.Oprah said Starr’s voice is her biggest weapon. Which Starr became more confident to use throughout the novel. Just like a weapon, one shot is all it can take. In Starrs case, one strong voice starts the