"'Um ya? Isn't that what I said? The cop probably did everyone a favor. One less drug dealer on the-'" (Thomas 20.43).
"'Get over it?" I repeat" (Thomas 20.42).
"I doubt she can see me, but I don't think I'm one of the people she's trying to see anyway. They've gone to the car. Suddenly I get it" (Thomas 22.149-150).
"The roof, the roof, the roof is on fire! We don't need no water..." (Thomas 23.79).
"I'm just as pissed as anybody, but this... This isn't it" (Thomas 23.80).
This scene depicts the moment before Starr punches Hailey. It is important because it shows the outcome of the conflict that has been building between the two, and also shows how Starr is finally standing up for herself and what she believes in, even at Williamson Prep. Hailey reveals her internal biases and what she truly thinks about Khalil and his death.
In this event, Starr realizes that Iesha is attempting to protect her children, and put herself in danger as a result. This is important because it shows that sometimes people have flaws and make mistakes, but it is never too late for them to change. This also shows Starr's character growth because she is now able to see past her biases like with Brenda, Khalil's mom, and realize that people can change despite what they have done in the past.
After One-fifteen was found not guilty of Khalil's death, Starr, Chris, DeVante, and Seven decide to participate in a riot. This scene is important because it portrays how deeply this case has affected many people, and it is when Starr realizes that this anger/rage is dangerous and is just causing her people to hurt each other. Rather than actually making a difference people are destroying things that have helped a whole community survive, and Starr realizes this is not how she wants to show Khalil she cares.
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