How does the author’s use of first-person narration shape the reader’s understanding of the protagonist? How does telling the story mostly from Kiera’s perspective affect other characters’ development and build suspense? In addition, how does having multiple narrators help to depict the diversity within the Black gaming community?

Consider Morris’s use of gaming as a motif for the theme of Navigating Physical and Digital Spaces Impacted by Racism and Exclusion. How do games perpetuate the racism and exclusion found in the real world? How does SLAY represent a response to the impact of racism on physical and virtual spaces? Cite specific moments from the text to support your argument.

How is Kiera shaped by the Challenges of Balancing Multiple Identities? What challenges does she face as she tries to exist as both Kiera and Emerald? Ultimately, how does she heal the division between her identities?