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BITMOJI
Pg: 95
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This quote explains the thinking and planning that occurs behind every word that Starr utters, so that her real background is not exposed. Starr is from an area in her community that is looked down upon by everyone, especially the police and authorities. Due to the discrimination that is dominant in her community, Starr is afraid that she might be a victim of hate, if she talks or acts like her true self. This connects to the larger theme because she uses the power of language to protect her identity. She speaks in a certain way while choosing words carefully and keeping the right tone.
The bitmoji that says 'gulp' is a representation of Starr being extra careful when speaking to an individual that she is not familiar with. The fire and the disappointment bitmoji portrays the internal thoughts of Starr; she is angry because she has no voice and disappointed for this behavior. The HANDLE WITH CARE and the worried bitmoji is how she carefully chooses her words and how she is worried if she fails to do it.
BITMOJI
Pg: 20
This quote shows Starr’s father teaching her how to behave when approached by a cop. He tells her that she has to be quiet unless the cop asks her to. The cops automatically consider people like Starr as dangerous due to their backgrounds. Therefore, anything she says can be used against her, if it angers the cops or creates any doubt among them. The power of language seen here is ironic. The less Starr says, the more beneficial it is for the safety of her life.
This bitmoji that says 'yes sir' is an indication that Starr understands the next chapter of her life; to do everything that her father said. The 'help', 'why me', 'seriously', and the sad face expresses how she thinks of the fate she has to deal with, despite her innocence.
Pg: 71
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This passage further explains that Starr is forced to change her natural way of talking in order to adhere to her community, so that her true background is not revealed. She already looks different from almost everyone at her school, "angry, black girl”. She monitors and filters everything she says to eliminate any suspicion about her true background is not disclosed. She accomplishes this by using the power of language, which helps her to avoid situations where she might be a victim of discrimination.
The bitmoji where the character is hiding behind the blinds portrays how Starr hides her true self from the people at Williamson. She refuses to use her real voice because she is worried on how people might react to it. "#1 nice" and "cool" are some of the qualities that she displays on top of the mask she wears, in order to fit in her community.
Pg: 252
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This striking quote is a lesson to every reader. It explains that repetition of certain things, even if they are inappropriate, unkind and spiteful, become normal after a while. Here, the power language is used in a negative way. When words that were once cruel becomes normal after a period of time, it affects everyone, especially future generations. Being quiet at these times will only make matters worse, rather than solving it. This quote urges readers to use their voices and be straightforward when unacceptable words are being spoken, or behavior is being executed. Being silent will not change anything, it will only aggravate the situation.
The bitmoji that says 'no bueno' is spanish for 'not good'. This describes the feeling that Starr felt as she is tired of people being silent. She thinks that this is hopeless it is hard to make a change in this world without speaking up about it. She believes that rather than being silent, she wants her voice to be heard.
BITMOJI
Pg: 301
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This passage explains how Starr has developed two personalities inside her because of the discrimination in her community. Due to her bad experiences, she acquired the skill of being different around different people. This power of language has kept Starr safe so far in her life, but it has come to a point where Starr is switching her personalities and way of talking while being oblivious about it. Even though Starr can be herself around Chris, she unknowingly talks differently, because she is very habituated to being two different people.
The bitmoji of the character that is half underwater shows how Starr feels suffocated while living lives her two lives. The bitmoji with an attitude and the happy bitmoji shows the two sides that she shows everyone depending on her circumstances. The bitmoji under the spotlight indicates how she has mastered the double consciousness.