Intro
Angie Thomas was clearly inspired by Tupac’s music, poetry, and words when writing The Hate U Give. Read Tupac’s poem below and think about how it relates to The Hate U Give.
“The Rose That Grew From Concrete” by Tupac Shakur
Did you hear
about the rose that grew
from a crack in the concrete?
Proving nature’s law is wrong it
learned to walk with out having feet.
Funny it seems, but by keeping its dreams,
it learned to breathe fresh air.
Long live the rose that grew from concrete
when no one else ever cared.
Literary Term Reminder – Metaphor
A metaphor is a direct comparison not using the words like or as.
EX. Life is a highway.
Questions
- What is the rose in Tupac’s poem a metaphor for? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
- What does the concrete represent? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
- Who are the “roses” in The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas? Give five examples of “roses” in The Hate U Give, and explain what extra challenges each face while trying to grow.
| Rose | Concrete |
| Starr | Starr has had to face all the challenges that come with poverty, as well as the daily violence in her community. She has also had to deal with the trauma of seeing two of her best friends murdered. Despite these immense challenges, Starr has managed to become an intelligent, thoughtful, conscientious person with a promising future. |