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• Introduction

  In "The Hate U Give," Starr Carter is an INTERESTING character. Angie Thomas effectively explores various themes. The story explores the contrast between black and white communities, discrimination, and police violence through Starr Carter's perspective.
• Start of the PLOT paragraph

  The Hate U Give is an INTERESTING novel that explores Starr's challenges. It shows the discrimination in the justice system. The story's around Starr's involvement in Khalil's murder, her experiences at a white school and fighting for justice.
• End of the PLOT paragraph

  Starr is selfless. She puts others before herself, including her older half brother Seven, her little brother Sekani, her friend Kenya, and DeVante, a member of the King Lords gang. She is willing to stand up for what is right.
• First part of the JUXTAPOSITION paragraph

  In the book, Thomas uses juxtaposition to highlight the differences between Starr's behaviour, vocabulary, and appearance in two different settings. This shows the struggle she faces in finding her true self.
• Last part of JUXTAPOSITION paragraph

  In the text, the author shows the character as code-switching between the black community she lives in and the white community she goes to school in. This serves as a way for her to protect herself.
• Start of the CHARACTERISATION paragraph

  In the book, Starr's personality and sense of power change as she goes through various experiences. The author uses characterisation to make Starr's character, showing her bravery when she introduces her boyfriend Chris to her ghetto self.
• CHARACTERISATION Paragraph Quote

  "It's gonna take a hell of a lotta boldness to put myself out there for Khalil. Like "I once told my militant black daddy about my white boyfriend" kinda boldness. If I can't stand up to my dad about Chris, how can I stand up for Khalil?"
• Start of the CONFLICT paragraph

  The plot focuses on Starr's ability to handle conflict, making her an INTERESTING character. The conflicts stem from friendships and a biased justice system. Starr confronts her friend Hailey about her insensitive comments about Khalil's tragedy. A physical fight arises from this.
• CONFLICT Paragraph Quote

  "I move Maya out the way and slam my fist against the side of Hailey's face. It hurts, but damn it feels good."
• End of CONFLICT paragraph

  In the text, the impact of Hailey's words on Starr is highlighted, showing how deeply they affected her. The writing allows the reader to easily empathise with Starr's thoughts and feelings.
• Conclusion

  Throughout The Hate U Give, Starr Carter is an INTERESTING character. The author's use of various literary elements brings to life a teenager facing challenging circumstances. When her best friend is murdered, she fights to reveal the truth to the world, even at the cost of her own well-being.