Thirteen Reasons Why: The Events Leading to Suicide Thirteen Reasons Why, written by Jay Asher and published in 2007 highlights the last moments of Hannah Baker’s life, who only two weeks prior to the opening of the story committed suicide. Clay Jenkins, high school senior, receives a package in the mail containing thirteen cassette tapes. These chronological tapes are some of hannah’s last moments, in which she explains the most impactful events leading to her suicide. Jenkins spends that evening, roaming the city, listening to Hannah’s stories and discovering her point of view.
Taking responsibility for one’s actions and being cautious of your effect on others is a major theme within this story. Throughout the novel, Hannah recounts
Taking responsibility for one’s actions and being cautious of your effect on others is a major theme within this story. Throughout the novel, Hannah recounts