Book review
Passage Analysis on The Hate U Give
- Course
- English
- Institution
- 12th Grade
Analysis of passage on page 29 of The Hate U Give and how it impacts Starr's character development
[Show more]
Seller
Follow
Content preview
Journal 10 Term 2"Natasha was splashing in the water, all happy and stuff. Then—
Pow! Pow! Pow!
I dove into a rosebush. By the time I got up, somebody was yelling, “Call nine-one-one!” At first
I thought it was me, ‘cause I had blood on my shirt. The thorns on the rosebush got me, that’s all.
It was Natasha though. Her blood mixed in with the water, and all you could see was a red river
flowing down the street.” (Pg. 29)
This passage is important because it helps develop Starr's character as well as develop the theme
of hate. This part of the story is important in developing Starr's character because it shows a very
important traumatic experience from her past. This event is shown to have affected how she
responded to Khalil's death because she had already seen her other childhood best friend die. It is
also shown to affect Starr's behaviours and her feelings towards guns. Despite having gone
through this traumatic experience, Starr continues her life and manages to put it behind her while
still cherishing the memory of her friend, this shows her being strong from a young age. This
passage also helps develop the theme of hate. Natasha was a victim of a drive by, by a gang
member. This develops the theme of hate because it shows violence that was the result of a gang
war. Said gang war goes on to cause even more pain and suffering throughout the community
because of the hate between the two largest gangs. Natasha's death is a crucial part of Starr's
character and it also is a prime example of hate in the novel.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller emmarai. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for CA$4.31. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
64438 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now