Let Me Hear a Rhyme

Why does Steph grieve Biggie so deeply, despite not knowing him personally? What does this suggest about The Power of Music? Select one stanza of Biggie’s music and explain why Steph might have taken the rapper’s death so hard and how he would have related to the musician.

How do Mack and Dante illustrate the ways in which the Brevoort neighborhood relies on appearances and silence for power? Use examples from the text to support your points.

When Steph dies, Jasmine now grieves for her brother as well as her father. In what ways do Steph and Mr. Davis’s memories impact Jasmine? How do they impact Mrs. Davis and Carl? How does this illustrate The Complexity of Grief?