Objects & Places from How It Went Down

Kekla Magoon
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 164 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Objects & Places from How It Went Down

Kekla Magoon
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 164 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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Guns

These objects, meant to carry out violent acts, are central to the novel. The question of whether or not Tariq was carrying one of these when he was shot is fiercely debated throughout the novel.

Graffiti

This form of art, though illegal, is a symbol of beauty, truth, and release for some of the characters.

Snickers Bar

This object is a harmless treat Tariq buys for Tina just before he is shot. Later it becomes apparent that several characters may have mistaken this object for a gun in Tariq's hand.

Blood

Jennica is splattered with this substance after attempting CPR on Tariq and it runs over the ground, symbolizing the violence and loss of life that takes place there.

The Kings' Knives

These objects are the Kings' weapon of choice. When new members join the Kings, they are given one of these objects as a symbol of...

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