Comments by Kyler Oakley-Gibbs Most recent public comments by Kyler Oakley-Gibbs https://nowcomment.com/users/93170 Here starr compares her earlier experiences, where she was more happy, to how she feels now. It shows just how much changes in an instant. https://nowcomment.com/documents/220334?scroll_to=2211296 https://nowcomment.com/documents/220334?scroll_to=2211296 Wed, 20 Oct 2021 11:43:15 -0400 The way the author shows that Mr. Reuben is nice is interesting because you are not directly told in this sentence that he is a caring person, you can assume this. https://nowcomment.com/documents/220334?scroll_to=2211281 https://nowcomment.com/documents/220334?scroll_to=2211281 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 11:20:18 -0400 Starr shows the differences between how slang is perceived when used by different groups, which is another example of the injustices in the system. https://nowcomment.com/documents/220334?scroll_to=2211077 https://nowcomment.com/documents/220334?scroll_to=2211077 Thu, 11 Nov 2021 18:51:38 -0500 This is also tied to real-life because losing a parent really hurts, and you usually think about them every day https://nowcomment.com/documents/220334?scroll_to=2211076 https://nowcomment.com/documents/220334?scroll_to=2211076 Sun, 22 Nov 2020 02:13:45 -0500 The fact that he has tattoos of all his children shows how much he cares, despite the fact that he doesn't show affection verbally https://nowcomment.com/documents/220334?scroll_to=2211074 https://nowcomment.com/documents/220334?scroll_to=2211074 Sun, 22 Nov 2020 01:59:21 -0500 This paragraph demonstrates the differences that the two parents have. https://nowcomment.com/documents/220334?scroll_to=2211073 https://nowcomment.com/documents/220334?scroll_to=2211073 Sun, 22 Nov 2020 01:46:59 -0500 Starr thinks the worst part of someone dying is how other people react, which shows how used to it she is. https://nowcomment.com/documents/220334?scroll_to=2211072 https://nowcomment.com/documents/220334?scroll_to=2211072 Sun, 22 Nov 2020 01:34:10 -0500 The fact that they put a story about a shooting between a story about puppies, and a car accident shows how it isn't considered as important. This is most likely because it happens so often that people are insensitive to it. https://nowcomment.com/documents/220334?scroll_to=2211067 https://nowcomment.com/documents/220334?scroll_to=2211067 Sun, 22 Nov 2020 01:17:47 -0500 Her dad is calling out the fact that the cop made a decision solely based on a racial bias https://nowcomment.com/documents/220334?scroll_to=2211063 https://nowcomment.com/documents/220334?scroll_to=2211063 Sun, 22 Nov 2020 01:02:36 -0500 The fact that they can list how many people they've seen die shows how much of a problem violence is in their community. https://nowcomment.com/documents/220334?scroll_to=2211062 https://nowcomment.com/documents/220334?scroll_to=2211062 Sun, 22 Nov 2020 01:01:03 -0500 Starr is reminiscing of better times in her life, something that everyone can relate to. https://nowcomment.com/documents/220334?scroll_to=2211061 https://nowcomment.com/documents/220334?scroll_to=2211061 Sun, 22 Nov 2020 00:59:31 -0500 This paragraph shows how Starr struggles with her two identities. https://nowcomment.com/documents/220334?scroll_to=2211060 https://nowcomment.com/documents/220334?scroll_to=2211060 Thu, 11 Nov 2021 18:08:38 -0500 This paragraph shows how much pain Ms. Brenda was in. The description of how her hair was uncombed, and the tattered condition she was in. https://nowcomment.com/documents/220334?scroll_to=2211059 https://nowcomment.com/documents/220334?scroll_to=2211059 Sun, 22 Nov 2020 00:54:58 -0500 The mention of Khalil's blood feels insensitive and creates an awkward moment. https://nowcomment.com/documents/220334?scroll_to=2115893 https://nowcomment.com/documents/220334?scroll_to=2115893 Mon, 05 Oct 2020 02:18:44 -0400 Starr suddenly realizes that she is still in a place where she doesn't know anyone. This shows how uncomfortable she feels https://nowcomment.com/documents/220334?scroll_to=2115892 https://nowcomment.com/documents/220334?scroll_to=2115892 Mon, 05 Oct 2020 02:16:16 -0400