The Hate U Give Literary Analysis

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In Angie Thomas' novel The Hate U Give, the protagonist, Starr Carter, uses racism to explain how social unfairness shapes personal identity and community. Through Starr's experiences, Thomas describes the common impact of racial discrimination. Starr grapples with maintaining her identity while going between her predominantly white school and her Black neighborhood. This struggle highlights the pressure to conform to different societal expectations and the impact of systemic racism on personal identity. "Every time I step into Williamson, I feel like I have to leave a part of myself behind. At Garden Heights, I'm Starr Version One—loud and unapologetic. At Williamson, I'm Starr Version Two—careful and contained, never too 'ghetto.'" (71)This