Key Insights
Why did the ex-boyfriend start tagging the narrator's house and places she frequented?
The ex-boyfriend found out that the narrator was dating another graffiti artist from a different crew, which made him feel threatened and jealous.
How did the narrator's ex-boyfriend escalate his stalking behavior?
After tagging her house and places she frequented, he found out where her new house was and continued his stalking behavior, leading to the involvement of the police.
What was the final straw that led to the confrontation between the two graffiti crews?
The two graffiti crews met at a train yard for an old-school rumble, which was the final escalation of their rivalry over the narrator.
Why did the narrator's ex-boyfriend feel threatened by her new relationship?
The new boyfriend was the OG character from another crew, whom the ex-boyfriend had admired and considered the coolest graffiti artist. Finding out that the narrator was dating this person made him feel overshadowed and jealous.
How did the narrator's experience with graffiti impact her view of the art form?
Initially, she found graffiti fun and enjoyed some of it, but after her ex-boyfriend's actions, she became more critical, seeing it as disrespectful when done on private property or legal murals.
What was the most disturbing aspect of the narrator's ex-boyfriend's behavior?
The most disturbing aspect was his ability to track her movements without her knowledge, leading her to have a sixth sense about his presence and often finding him nearby.
How did the narrator's ex-boyfriend react to her dating the OG graffiti artist?
He reacted by escalating his stalking behavior, tagging her house and places she frequented, and eventually leading to a physical confrontation between the two crews.
What was the outcome of the confrontation between the two graffiti crews?
The confrontation ended with a physical fight involving many people, but it was ultimately broken up without clear winners or losers.
How did the narrator's ex-boyfriend's behavior change after the confrontation?
After the confrontation, his tagging and name-calling behavior outside her house got worse, indicating that the fight did not resolve his issues.
What was the narrator's final impression of the graffiti crew culture?
The narrator found the whole crew beef to be very immature and beyond her understanding, despite appreciating some of the artistry involved in graffiti.
Chapters
- Met ex-boyfriend in college, dated for a couple of years.
- Ex-boyfriend involved in graffiti crews and sold weed.
- Stalking behavior included tagging her house and workplace, leading to police involvement.
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