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Dear Martin Jayden and Josh
Kyle Berkeley and Tyler Clepp
Kyle and Tyler is one of Manny's white friends.
They both go along with racist jokes and ideas.
flat/static
side characters
Blake Benson
Blake is one of Jared's and Manny's good friend on like Jared who says racism things Blake takes things to far.
flat/dynamic
side character
Justyce’s MOM
Jus mom is strongly against the idea of Justyce dating a white girl.
round/dynamic
major character
Garrett Tison
Garrett Tison is a white police officer who shoots and kills Manny. Also Garrett is a racist cop.
Dies in the end
flat/static
major character
Quan Banks
Quan Banks is Manny’s cousin, and a member of the local Black Jihad gang.
round/static
confidante
Julius Rivers
He is a successful man who has worked his way to the top and is well-respected by people.
flat/static
minor character
Manny Rivers
Round/Dynamic
major character
gets shot by Garret Tyson and dies
interests/hobbies
likes to hang out with Justyce
likes to listen to rap
when he listens to music, he likes it load
likes to play video games
likes to drive around and do things
quotes
"What does that have to do with anything?"(p.24)
"I swear I'm changing my name."(p. 29)
"I mean we do.... But you really wanna go there, Doc?"(p. 23)
"Shut up, fool."(p.32)
"It is?"(p. 41)
Jared Christensen
Round/Dynamic
antagonist
Becomes friends with Justyce in the end
Hobbies/interests
Likes to hang out with Manny
Likes to hang out with Blake
Doesn't realize how racist he is
Likes to be annoying to people
Likes to go to parties
Quotes
"Aww, SJ, I love you too."(p. 21)
"And women? Women were originally excluded, but now things are more equal for them too."(p. 22)
"Okay I'll bite. In my opinion, yes: we have reached full equality when it comes to race."(p.23)
"Dude. Manny drives a range rover."(p.24)
"Maybe I get away with it because I'm not dumb enough to get caught."(p.29)
Sarah-Jane Friedman
Round/Dynamic
protagonist
gets into a relationship with Justyce and goes to the same college as him in the end
hobbies/interests
Is on the debate team
likes to hang out with Justyce
Goes to the same college as Justyce
Likes to fight Melo
Will do anything for Justyce
quotes
"Oh god Jared. Sit down somewhere."(p.20)
"You would make a terrible lawyer, Doc."(p. 23)
"Of course you would say that."(p. 24)
"In order to do that, people need to be able to afford boots."(p.25)
"We'll never be seen as criminals before being seen as people."(p.29)
Justyce McAllister
Round/Dynamic
Protagonist
Interests/Hobbies
Likes hanging out with Manny
Likes hanging out with SJ
Writes letters to Dr. King
Likes to listen to rap music
In the debate club
quotes/actions
"I can't do that Mel. There's no way you'll make it home if you try to drive yourself." (p. 6)
Officer, this is a big misundersta--" (p. 7)
"Sup dawg?" (p. 41)
Punches Blake after being racist at a party.
Writes to Dr. King after events have happened in his life.
Justyce goes to college at the end of the story and finally becomes friends with Jared after Manny's death.
Officer Castillo
Flat/Static
Major Character
Dies in the end by getting murdered for revenge
Personality
Is racist
Is a cop
Likes to be forceful when he works
Is stubborn
His partner is Garret Tyson
Quotes
"You keep your mouth shut."(p. 8)
"I told you punk #ss to shut the f#ck up!"(p.8)
"Now, if you know what's good for you, you won't move or speak."(p. 8)
"Look at me when I'm talking to you, boy."(p.9)
Dr, Jarius "Doc" Dray
Round/Static
major character
hobbies/interests
teaches
likes to lecture his students
likes to comfort those who are hurt
runs the debate team
allows students to voice their opinions
ultimately stays as a teacher until he retires in the end
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Flat/Static
Major character
Dies by getting assassinated
personality
fights for equal rights
Is a civil rights activist
Is nice to everyone
Is loyal
Is caring
Melo Taylor
Round/Static
Major Character
Hobbies
Listens to rap
Has dad who played in the NFL
Dislikes SJ
Likes to fight with people
likes Justyce
actions/quotes
gets drunk in the beginning
"What the h#ll are you doing here?" (p. 3)
"I'm totally unfollowing her."(p. 4)
"Ugh, where are my keeeeeeeys?" (p. 5)
"Leave me alone, Justyce."(p.5)
She goes on her separate ways with Justyce at the end.