https://padlet.com/bolanr1259/oe1q2wr2vg4t Summary, analysis, and review of Angie Thomas’s novel “The Hate U Give”, including meaningful quotes from the book. en-us 2019-01-08 19:01:43 UTC 2025-10-22 01:57:05 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Growing.png bolanr1259 https://padlet.com/bolanr1259/oe1q2wr2vg4t/wish/318505651 2019-01-08 19:08:45 UTC https://padlet.com/bolanr1259/oe1q2wr2vg4t/wish/318505651 bolanr1259 https://padlet.com/bolanr1259/oe1q2wr2vg4t/wish/321890362 2019-01-17 19:51:17 UTC https://padlet.com/bolanr1259/oe1q2wr2vg4t/wish/321890362 bolanr1259 https://padlet.com/bolanr1259/oe1q2wr2vg4t/wish/321891001 2019-01-17 19:52:39 UTC https://padlet.com/bolanr1259/oe1q2wr2vg4t/wish/321891001 bolanr1259 https://padlet.com/bolanr1259/oe1q2wr2vg4t/wish/321893424 2019-01-17 19:58:00 UTC https://padlet.com/bolanr1259/oe1q2wr2vg4t/wish/321893424 bolanr1259 https://padlet.com/bolanr1259/oe1q2wr2vg4t/wish/321994868 2019-01-18 04:22:39 UTC https://padlet.com/bolanr1259/oe1q2wr2vg4t/wish/321994868 bolanr1259 https://padlet.com/bolanr1259/oe1q2wr2vg4t/wish/321995128 2019-01-18 04:24:56 UTC https://padlet.com/bolanr1259/oe1q2wr2vg4t/wish/321995128 bolanr1259 https://padlet.com/bolanr1259/oe1q2wr2vg4t/wish/321995182 2019-01-18 04:25:24 UTC https://padlet.com/bolanr1259/oe1q2wr2vg4t/wish/321995182 bolanr1259 https://padlet.com/bolanr1259/oe1q2wr2vg4t/wish/321995264 The Hate U Give, a novel by Angie Thomas, presents the story of Starr Carter, an African American teenage girl, and her life experiences.  The novel focuses mainly on the aftermath of the death of Starr’s friend, Khalil Harris, at the hands of a police officer who had pulled them over.  In addition, it takes a deeper look at communities and how individuals have an impact on their surroundings as well as surroundings can have an impact on individuals. ]]> 2019-01-18 04:26:09 UTC https://padlet.com/bolanr1259/oe1q2wr2vg4t/wish/321995264 bolanr1259 https://padlet.com/bolanr1259/oe1q2wr2vg4t/wish/321995287 The Hate U Give is a raw and riveting story that contains realistic characters, issues, and a powerful message about using our voices to make the world better.  The actual plot is engaging and is enhanced by real characters that are easy to empathize and connect with, which further deepens the impact of the story.  I also particularly enjoyed this story because it exposed me to a real lifestyle and perspective I did not have any experience with in a way that is very understandable.]]> 2019-01-18 04:26:21 UTC https://padlet.com/bolanr1259/oe1q2wr2vg4t/wish/321995287 bolanr1259 https://padlet.com/bolanr1259/oe1q2wr2vg4t/wish/322164455 2019-01-18 15:31:07 UTC https://padlet.com/bolanr1259/oe1q2wr2vg4t/wish/322164455 bolanr1259 https://padlet.com/bolanr1259/oe1q2wr2vg4t/wish/322262774 April Ofrah is a lawyer and activist who works in Starr’s community.  At the time of this quote, there are riots throughout the area and many businesses are being destroyed.  This quote is an answer to an inquiry made by Starr as to whether or not Ms. Ofrah is worried about her business, Just Us For Justice, being damaged.]]> 2019-01-18 18:38:56 UTC https://padlet.com/bolanr1259/oe1q2wr2vg4t/wish/322262774 bolanr1259 https://padlet.com/bolanr1259/oe1q2wr2vg4t/wish/322266401 2019-01-18 18:46:06 UTC https://padlet.com/bolanr1259/oe1q2wr2vg4t/wish/322266401 bolanr1259 https://padlet.com/bolanr1259/oe1q2wr2vg4t/wish/322267663 This quote is important because it captures a major message of the story: if people continue to remember the past, think independently, and pursue a better future, then progress will never stop, despite physical hindrances.]]> 2019-01-18 18:48:28 UTC https://padlet.com/bolanr1259/oe1q2wr2vg4t/wish/322267663 bolanr1259 https://padlet.com/bolanr1259/oe1q2wr2vg4t/wish/322272062 I designed this poster with strong lettering that is reminiscent of newspaper print; this symbolizes the speaking out involved in activism. In the background, I put an image of fire (from Canva-see citation below) because the quote is directly dealing with fire and the physical destruction it causes.]]> 2019-01-18 18:57:44 UTC https://padlet.com/bolanr1259/oe1q2wr2vg4t/wish/322272062 bolanr1259 https://padlet.com/bolanr1259/oe1q2wr2vg4t/wish/322274118 This quote deals with the idea of overcoming personal fears and barriers to create a better community on the whole, despite the difficulty of doing so.]]> 2019-01-18 19:01:45 UTC https://padlet.com/bolanr1259/oe1q2wr2vg4t/wish/322274118 bolanr1259 https://padlet.com/bolanr1259/oe1q2wr2vg4t/wish/322275944 This quote takes place shortly after Starr witnesses Khalil’s death.  At this moment, she is struggling with her personal fears versus her desire to speak out.  This is especially conflicted because she has always promised herself that if she was ever involved in an event like what has happened, she would be as active as possible in bringing justice.]]> 2019-01-18 19:05:31 UTC https://padlet.com/bolanr1259/oe1q2wr2vg4t/wish/322275944 bolanr1259 https://padlet.com/bolanr1259/oe1q2wr2vg4t/wish/322278142 This quote is Starr’s mother, Lisa, comforting her after an interview with the police as the witness.  Lisa can tell that her daughter is frustrated and worried that she has not done enough, or has done something wrong that will negatively impact their cause, and passes down a message from her childhood, which helps provide some solace.]]> 2019-01-18 19:10:04 UTC https://padlet.com/bolanr1259/oe1q2wr2vg4t/wish/322278142 bolanr1259 https://padlet.com/bolanr1259/oe1q2wr2vg4t/wish/322279586 This quote appears in three tattoos on Maverick Carter’s arms: one for each of his children, set alongside their baby pictures.  Maverick is Starr’s father.]]> 2019-01-18 19:12:55 UTC https://padlet.com/bolanr1259/oe1q2wr2vg4t/wish/322279586 bolanr1259 https://padlet.com/bolanr1259/oe1q2wr2vg4t/wish/322292402 This is a realization made by Starr after Khalil’s death is publicized on the media.  Her friends from Williamson Prep (who are very seperated from her home life in Garden Heights) have seen the news and ask Starr if she knew the “drug dealer who was killed” even though it said “suspected drug dealer”. ]]> 2019-01-18 19:42:17 UTC https://padlet.com/bolanr1259/oe1q2wr2vg4t/wish/322292402 bolanr1259 https://padlet.com/bolanr1259/oe1q2wr2vg4t/wish/322294445 This quote carries two themes from the novel.  The first theme is that of pressing forward with personal conviction through anything that comes your way, and the other theme is that of a well-connected family, as is seen through the passing down of this saying from mother to daughter in multiple generations.]]> 2019-01-18 19:46:54 UTC https://padlet.com/bolanr1259/oe1q2wr2vg4t/wish/322294445 bolanr1259 https://padlet.com/bolanr1259/oe1q2wr2vg4t/wish/322295668 This quote carries with it the message of a strong, loving family that helps each other out however possible.  Throughout the novel as Starr appreciates this in her own family, she additionally realizes that her community, in working together and supporting one another, is like a family.]]> 2019-01-18 19:50:07 UTC https://padlet.com/bolanr1259/oe1q2wr2vg4t/wish/322295668 bolanr1259 https://padlet.com/bolanr1259/oe1q2wr2vg4t/wish/322297210 This quote deals with the main cause of man vs. man conflict in the book, which is casting judgements too quickly based on limited knowledge and stereotypes.  This is seen clearly in interactions between members of differing communities everywhere, and especially in police brutality in this story.]]> 2019-01-18 19:54:05 UTC https://padlet.com/bolanr1259/oe1q2wr2vg4t/wish/322297210 bolanr1259 https://padlet.com/bolanr1259/oe1q2wr2vg4t/wish/322310159 Canva. Canva, 2019. Version 3.2.2. Canva, https://www.canva.com/]]> 2019-01-18 20:31:52 UTC https://padlet.com/bolanr1259/oe1q2wr2vg4t/wish/322310159 bolanr1259 https://padlet.com/bolanr1259/oe1q2wr2vg4t/wish/322318588 I designed this poster with a microphone in the image (Canva citation below) to represent her fear of speaking with the quote laid over a somber blue color to display the serious mood.]]> 2019-01-18 21:06:33 UTC https://padlet.com/bolanr1259/oe1q2wr2vg4t/wish/322318588 bolanr1259 https://padlet.com/bolanr1259/oe1q2wr2vg4t/wish/322319096 I designed this quote with an emphasis on words that have importance in the quote, specifically “everything” and “never stop” which helps effectively communicate the message of the quote.]]> 2019-01-18 21:08:46 UTC https://padlet.com/bolanr1259/oe1q2wr2vg4t/wish/322319096 bolanr1259 https://padlet.com/bolanr1259/oe1q2wr2vg4t/wish/322319767 I designed this quote with an emphasis on key words in the quote that display the intensity of emotion displayed in the quote.  In addition, I placed the image of a baby in the background (credit Canva-citation below) that relates the quote to its subjects.]]> 2019-01-18 21:11:35 UTC https://padlet.com/bolanr1259/oe1q2wr2vg4t/wish/322319767 bolanr1259 https://padlet.com/bolanr1259/oe1q2wr2vg4t/wish/322320248 I designed this quote with bold, dramatic lettering and coloring that conveys a “loud” feel, which relates to the content of the quote about how “drug dealer” is louder than “suspected”.]]> 2019-01-18 21:13:54 UTC https://padlet.com/bolanr1259/oe1q2wr2vg4t/wish/322320248