logo

48 pages 1 hour read

Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, Nicola Yoon

Blackout

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2021

A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.

“The Long Walk: Act 5”Chapter Summaries & Analyses

“The Long Walk: Act 5” Summary

By the time Tammi and Kareem reach the Brooklyn Bridge, Tammi, who has a fear of heights, is too nervous to cross. Though Kareem does his best to support her, Tammi eventually ends up having a panic attack while trying to cross the bridge. Kareem carries her to a bench, where Tammi tells him to take the internship, assuming he is only being nice to try to butter her up. Kareem is offended by her suggestion, and she immediately feels guilty. While on the bench, Kareem also reveals that he is no longer dating Imani and has plans to attend Clark Atlanta, too. Tammi is overwhelmed by all the information, but when Kareem tells her he wants to be with her, she pulls him close for a kiss. When they pull apart, they realize that the lights have come back on in Manhattan. Kareem grabs Tammi’s hand and leads her toward Brooklyn.

“The Long Walk: Act 5” Analysis

This section brings Tammi and Kareem’s story to a satisfying close. The scene that finds Tammi and Kareem finally ready to cross the Brooklyn Bridge marks a major turning point, both within their personal lives and the

blurred text
blurred text
blurred text
blurred text