In the book, “The Hate U Give” by Angie Thomas, identity is a recurring idea that progresses throughout the book. What the author is trying to say about identity is that when you are supposed to be the main advocate in the middle of a racially heated argument, it is scary and hard to speak out due to the pressure of your identity and how people will perceive your identity. This will make you question your own identity and wonder what you want to become. An example of this is what happened to Starr in the book. Her best friend Khalil was wrongfully shot by a white police officer and Starr is the only witness. This event causes many protests by the black community and Starr is supposed to be the main advocate for the issue. Keep in mind that
