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Elizabeth HintonA modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Discuss the ways that the historical patterns Hinton identifies in this book can still be seen in America today. What are some of the links between past and present rebellions? What, if anything, has changed?
Select one of the incidents Hinton features as a case study of rebellion in the book. How does Hinton depict this incident? How does she use the incident to illustrate wider trends of rebellion and/or racial injustice?
The topic of violent protest is a contentious one for many people. Do you agree with Hinton’s argument that violence is a necessary element in the fight for social justice? Why or why not?
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