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The 57 Bus, Michael, Dr. Richard Grossman, Jamal - Coggle Diagram
The 57 Bus
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Kaprice
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She fell in love with her boyfriend, Lil’ Jerry, when she was in high school.
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She was able to attend college because her brother submitted an application to Clark Atlanta University.
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At first, she refused to go to college because she wanted to marry Lil’ Jerry.
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She feels connected to the kids in Oakland High because she had a difficult teenage years like them.
Jasmine
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She wants her children to have a career, so she encourages them to attend college.
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Debbie
Sasha’s mother, who initially struggled to understand Sasha's genderqueer identity but worked hard to be supportive
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Demonstrated a commitment to Sasha's well-being and happiness, adjusting her understanding of gender
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Encountered difficulties with using the correct pronouns, showing the real-world challenges of adjusting to new concepts
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Richard
Richard’s story centers around a pivotal incident where his actions on the 57 bus lead to major legal and social repercussions
Raised in East Oakland, his background is marked by systemic and personal challenges
Described as having a lot of energy and heart, but also as a follower, which sometimes led him into trouble
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His actions on the bus were a prank gone wrong, not intended to harm Sasha but leading to significant consequences
Faces the justice system’s harsh realities, highlighting issues of race, youth, and punishment severity.
Demonstrates remorse for his actions, adding complexity to his portrayal as the antagonist
His case brings up discussions on restorative justice and the potential for rehabilitation versus punishment
Richard's journey through the legal system reflects broader societal debates on juvenile justice and hate crimes
The narrative explores themes of empathy, redemption, and the impact of one moment’s decision on multiple lives.
Bill Du Bois
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He insists at the court that Richard did not know what ‘homophobic’ meant during his interview with the police.
He helped many high-profile defendants, including a man who murdered a transgender teenager.
Donald Williams Jr.
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He was called ‘three-fifths’ which referred to the original US Constitution that counted slaves as three-fifths of a person when population was determined.
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Andrew/Samantha
Did not feel comfortable with his female body, leading to his transgender identity.
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Towards the end of the book, Andrew starts identifying as genderqueer, though he is cautious about stepping outside the gender binary due to societal pressures and invasive questions about his identity.
Karl
Sasha’s father and a kindergarten teacher, known for his kindness and supportive nature
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His relationship with Sasha is characterized by deep respect and support for their gender exploration
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Takes proactive steps to educate others on gender inclusivity, reflecting his commitment to positive change
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Dan Gale
Acted as a Good Samaritan, helping Sasha after the attack.
Regis
Richard’s cousin. Regis is openly gay and androgynous, and he goes to all of Richard’s court appearances as a show of support.
The three Ladies
Three ladies, dressed in turtlenecks, blazers, and sensible shoes, arrive, expressing concern about Richard.
Judge Paul Delucchi
Almeda County Superior Court Judge, who resentenced Richard’s confinement.
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Ian
He is Sasha’s close friend and Teah’s boyfriend, and he likes playing games.
Teah
She is Sasha’s friend and Ian’s girlfriend. She helps Sasha with wearing a corset for the Gaskell Ball.
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HBK
It stands for Heartbreak Kids. It is a play gang made of Richard and his old friends who spent time together doing fun things such as bowling and going to the beach.
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Skeet
He is Richard’s friend and he was arrested for fighting. He was shot and killed in a shooting incident.
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Nemo
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Shares a deep, meaningful connection with Sasha.
Nemo and Sasha share a platonic friendship based on mutual respect and understanding of their nonbinary identities; despite Nemo being asexual and not pursuing sexual relationships.
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Jamal
He is Richard’s friend. He was with Richard on the 57 bus when Richard lit a fire on Sasha’s skirt. He gave the lighter to Richard.
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