Thirteen Reasons Why
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Introduction Yesterday: One Hour After School Cassette 1: Side A Cassette 1: Side B Cassette 2: Side A Cassette 2: Side B Cassette 3: Side A Cassette 3: Side B Cassette 4: Side A Cassette 4: Side B Cassette 5: Side A Cassette 5: Side B Cassette 6: Side A Cassette 6: Side B Cassette 7: Side A Cassette 7: Side B The Next Day: After Mailing the Tapes
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Thirteen Reasons Why

by

Jay Asher
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Marcus Cooley Character Analysis

Marcus is the sixth name on Hannah’s list. He first appears in the novel when he offers Clay a rock to throw at Tyler’s window, assuming Clay has listened to the tapes and thinks Tyler deserves to be singled out for his “creepiness.” Marcus’s decision to blame Tyler for Hannah’s death instead of seriously considering how his own actions hurt her demonstrates how guilt and fear can be used as fuel for destruction. By blaming Tyler, Marcus lets himself off the hook for touching Hannah without her consent, and in doing so, he plays a small part in allowing a culture of gender inequality and disrespect to continue. His abuse of Hannah is also the first moment that pushes her to consider suicide: once he takes away her power over her body, she feels as though her whole life has been taken out of her hands.

Marcus Cooley Quotes in Thirteen Reasons Why

The Thirteen Reasons Why quotes below are all either spoken by Marcus Cooley or refer to Marcus Cooley. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
Rumors and Reputation Theme Icon
).
Cassette 3: Side A Quotes

“And you?” I ask. “What did you do?”

For a moment, his eyes stare through me. Then he blinks.

“Nothing. It’s ridiculous,” he says. “I don’t belong on those tapes. Hannah just wanted an excuse to kill herself.”

I let the rock drop onto the sidewalk. It was either that or smash it in his face right there.

Related Characters: Clay Jensen (speaker), Marcus Cooley (speaker), Hannah Baker, Tyler Down
Page Number: 110
Explanation and Analysis:
Cassette 5: Side A Quotes

How many times had I let myself connect with someone only to have it thrown back in my face?

Everything seemed good, but I knew it had the potential to be awful. Much, much more painful than the others.

Related Characters: Hannah Baker (speaker), Clay Jensen, Justin Foley, Marcus Cooley, Ryan Shaver
Page Number: 213
Explanation and Analysis:
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Marcus Cooley Quotes in Thirteen Reasons Why

The Thirteen Reasons Why quotes below are all either spoken by Marcus Cooley or refer to Marcus Cooley. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
Rumors and Reputation Theme Icon
).
Cassette 3: Side A Quotes

“And you?” I ask. “What did you do?”

For a moment, his eyes stare through me. Then he blinks.

“Nothing. It’s ridiculous,” he says. “I don’t belong on those tapes. Hannah just wanted an excuse to kill herself.”

I let the rock drop onto the sidewalk. It was either that or smash it in his face right there.

Related Characters: Clay Jensen (speaker), Marcus Cooley (speaker), Hannah Baker, Tyler Down
Page Number: 110
Explanation and Analysis:
Cassette 5: Side A Quotes

How many times had I let myself connect with someone only to have it thrown back in my face?

Everything seemed good, but I knew it had the potential to be awful. Much, much more painful than the others.

Related Characters: Hannah Baker (speaker), Clay Jensen, Justin Foley, Marcus Cooley, Ryan Shaver
Page Number: 213
Explanation and Analysis:
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