Most recent public comments by Chloe Burke https://nowcomment.com/users/93118 https://nowcomment.com/documents/266736?scroll_to=2462124 https://nowcomment.com/documents/266736?scroll_to=2462124 Thu, 13 May 2021 09:12:19 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/266736?scroll_to=2462120 https://nowcomment.com/documents/266736?scroll_to=2462120 Thu, 13 May 2021 09:12:19 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/266736?scroll_to=2462111 https://nowcomment.com/documents/266736?scroll_to=2462111 Thu, 13 May 2021 09:12:19 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/266736?scroll_to=2462102 https://nowcomment.com/documents/266736?scroll_to=2462102 Thu, 13 May 2021 09:12:19 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/266736?scroll_to=2461856 https://nowcomment.com/documents/266736?scroll_to=2461856 Thu, 13 May 2021 09:12:18 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222225?scroll_to=2210615 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222225?scroll_to=2210615 In order to keep Khalil portrayed as a "thug", they use his community. The positive parts are never shown, they are using the stereotype of low-income communities to their advantage. Fri, 20 Nov 2020 20:28:46 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222225?scroll_to=2210613 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222225?scroll_to=2210613 This shows how people are still judged by their stereotypes. It is similar to the saying "You are white-washed", or "You act another race". Fri, 20 Nov 2020 20:25:10 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222225?scroll_to=2210612 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222225?scroll_to=2210612 Maverick is hurt more by the fact that Carlos knew about her bf before him. Fri, 20 Nov 2020 20:23:12 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222225?scroll_to=2210611 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222225?scroll_to=2210611 Starr sees Khalil in DeVante. She is able to think of how she used to take care of him. Fri, 20 Nov 2020 20:20:34 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222225?scroll_to=2210608 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222225?scroll_to=2210608 This shows how the murders Starr has witnessed have become common to her. They still take an emotional toll on her but, she has become used to it. Fri, 20 Nov 2020 20:18:40 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222225?scroll_to=2210607 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222225?scroll_to=2210607 I think this quote from Maverick, is actually quite powerful. It is only 5 words, but it summarizes the whole result of Khalil's interaction with the police officer. Fri, 20 Nov 2020 20:14:56 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222225?scroll_to=2210604 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222225?scroll_to=2210604 The author used this to show that even with the protest occurring, there are still many significant events that are going on in Starr's life. Fri, 20 Nov 2020 20:08:45 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222225?scroll_to=2210602 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222225?scroll_to=2210602 The tank can represent the violence that ensues during protests between activists and officers. Officers will come with violent intentions by using weapons. This enforces fear in protestors, and this fear can lead to violence. Fri, 20 Nov 2020 20:06:28 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222225?scroll_to=2210601 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222225?scroll_to=2210601 I think this relates to the internal conflict Starr is experiencing. She is having trouble figuring out how she should handle the Khalil situation still. Fri, 20 Nov 2020 20:02:39 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222225?scroll_to=2210600 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222225?scroll_to=2210600 I think the author decided to use a black officer to show how police brutality is not only related to white officers, but the whole profession of police officers. Sat, 21 Nov 2020 21:52:44 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222225?scroll_to=2210598 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222225?scroll_to=2210598 Due to the presence of an officer, Mr.Lewis's character has changed. Mr.Lewis will usually complain or say something disprespectful, but with the fear of an officer being near he has changed completely. Fri, 20 Nov 2020 19:57:03 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222225?scroll_to=2210597 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222225?scroll_to=2210597 This is similar to the curfews that were placed during the BLM protests in order to "calm" everyone down, instead of addressing the problem. Fri, 20 Nov 2020 19:54:31 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222225?scroll_to=2210596 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222225?scroll_to=2210596 Jess seems to be much more understanding than Starr's other friends, for example Hailey. Jess recognizes the problem among her community whereas Hailey sees nothing wrong. Sat, 13 Nov 2021 15:20:03 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222225?scroll_to=2210580 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222225?scroll_to=2210580 This reminds me of the white savior complex that is seen a lot through society. White people will be sympathetic towards another race, just to make themselves feel better, just like the students at Starr's school. Fri, 20 Nov 2020 19:47:37 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222225?scroll_to=2210578 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222225?scroll_to=2210578 This reflects the ignorance of people in modern society. Many people are ignorant like Hailey. Fri, 20 Nov 2020 19:44:32 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/242495?scroll_to=2205190 https://nowcomment.com/documents/242495?scroll_to=2205190 Mav is a character in THUG that cares about the well-being of his community and believes jobs are needed among his community. Mon, 16 Nov 2020 23:33:50 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/242495?scroll_to=2204120 https://nowcomment.com/documents/242495?scroll_to=2204120 Mon, 16 Nov 2020 15:29:59 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/242495?scroll_to=2203984 https://nowcomment.com/documents/242495?scroll_to=2203984 Mon, 16 Nov 2020 14:30:16 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222070?scroll_to=2124894 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222070?scroll_to=2124894 Starr has lost her peace and innocence due to this killing. It seems she will experience PTSD and have to overcome a fear of the police. Sat, 13 Nov 2021 14:07:47 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222070?scroll_to=2124891 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222070?scroll_to=2124891 He is explaining how the oppressive system sets us up for failure. Opportunities and resources are limited to those in higher social classes. Fri, 09 Oct 2020 16:45:07 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222070?scroll_to=2124890 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222070?scroll_to=2124890 This shows how joining a gang is not always because someone is willing to and wants to, but due to the needs of their families and the environment, they have grown up in. Wed, 09 Dec 2020 15:57:30 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222070?scroll_to=2124884 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222070?scroll_to=2124884 This quote by Starr is connected to TUPAC's saying "THUG" Fri, 09 Oct 2020 16:38:54 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222070?scroll_to=2124874 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222070?scroll_to=2124874 Starr feels that she is betraying herself and the black community by dating someone of a different race. Where did she get this ideology? Fri, 12 Nov 2021 14:02:26 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222070?scroll_to=2124867 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222070?scroll_to=2124867 How will Starr feeling she is to blame for the officer not getting arrested affect her character later in the story? Fri, 09 Oct 2020 16:27:48 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222070?scroll_to=2124864 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222070?scroll_to=2124864 There is a lot of comparison between Starr and her younger self, even though she has matured she still has the same emotions as her younger self. Fri, 09 Oct 2020 16:25:54 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222070?scroll_to=2124861 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222070?scroll_to=2124861 Starr is so worried about coming off as the stereotypical "angry black women", she doesn't defend Khalil's name or tell her friends what they are saying is wrong. Fri, 09 Oct 2020 16:24:02 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222070?scroll_to=2124842 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222070?scroll_to=2124842 The way the detectives are trying to find any way of putting the blame on Khalil for his death is similar to how law enforcement acts in the world, they always try to find any excuse to not prosecute a officer. Fri, 09 Oct 2020 16:21:51 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222070?scroll_to=2124840 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222070?scroll_to=2124840 Starr is trying to be seen as educated and professional to the police, so they do not racially profile her and jump to conclusions on Khalil's death. Thu, 11 Nov 2021 20:22:58 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/220334?scroll_to=2114879 https://nowcomment.com/documents/220334?scroll_to=2114879 The divide between Maverick and Carlos is similar to the divide between people once a black life is loss due to police brutality, there are those who try to excuse the action done by a police officer and those who know the action they did was immoral and wrong. Fri, 12 Nov 2021 20:43:45 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/220334?scroll_to=2114878 https://nowcomment.com/documents/220334?scroll_to=2114878 The author uses Tupac to show how Garden Heights has affected it's youth and depict how Khalil feels about society. Sun, 04 Oct 2020 14:22:53 -0400