Question

reread this exchange from p. 112: \then you get her out of here,\ he said with hateful force, \and make sure she dont come back till yo mammy teach her what she is.\ \i already know what i am!\ i retaliated1. \but i betcha you dont know what you are! and i could sure tell you too, you ole—\ stacey jerked me forward, crushing my hand in the effort, and whispered angrily, \shut up, cassie!\ his dark eyes flash malevolently2 as he pushed me in front of him through the crowd. 1retaliated: fought back or attempted to get revenge 2malevolently: in a way that shows one wants to do harm 1. turn and talk: consider staceys actions in this excerpt. he \jerks her forward,\ \whispers angrily,\ and his eyes \flash malevolently.\ why do you think stacey is so angry in this moment? 2. write: consider these two versions of mr. barnetts dialogue: original: \then you get her out of here,\ he said with hateful force, \and make sure she dont come back till yo mammy teach her what she is.\ altered: \then you get her out of here,\ he said with hateful force, \and make sure she dont come back till yo mammy teach her who she is.\ what does mr. barnett think cassies mother should \teach her\?

Explanation:

1. Stacey is likely angry because Cassie's retaliatory response could escalate the situation and cause more trouble or danger for them in the crowd. He wants to avoid further conflict.
2. Mr. Barnett likely thinks Cassie's mother should teach her to know her place or social - status, as his words are said with hateful force, suggesting a view of Cassie as being out of line.

Answer:

1. Stacey is angry because he wants to avoid further conflict as Cassie's response could cause trouble.
2. Mr. Barnett thinks Cassie's mother should teach her to know her place or social - status.