Analysis Of The Hate U Give By Angie Thomas

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Voicing one’s beliefs and ideas is essential to the development of society towards a better future. However, sometimes staying silent seems better -- one wouldn’t risk looking foolish, appear as if attempting to hurt others, or turn everyone’s lives upside down. Societal assumptions and stereotypes force many people to stay quiet. Others are wary of speaking up for fear of attack. But staying silent accomplishes nothing; it only shows approval. One must think beyond societal assumptions and never stop speaking up for what will improve life for the greater good, even if it will bring hardship on oneself. Change will occur only when someone is brave enough to speak up for what is right. Eventually, others will be influenced to do the same, even Told from the fresh viewpoint of a young girl approaching womanhood, readers will undeniably find themselves engrossed in Thomas’s brilliant novel, given both a chance to learn with Starr and see the world from a new perspective. The message The Hate U Give communicates is the main reason women are able to vote today and slavery was abolished. Starr had been in the same position as many activists had been in: the position to speak up while others would or could not. As the story progressed, she transformed from a bystander to someone who spoke up on a population’s behalf. A population consisting of bystanders, unable to speak up for itself, is the equivalent of oppression. Had Starr not spoken up, people would have ignored Khalil’s death. Had historical revolutionaries not spoken up, the world would have moved on, oblivious to the injustice happening. Those who are enlightened by Thomas’s beautiful and insightful work will undoubtedly be capable of creating societal

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