K. Michelle is portrayed as excluded and emotionally unstable
Sidora’s characterization of Michelle’s behavior as overly dramatic and her emotional response as illegitimate frames Michelle as not belonging or fitting in with the group’s norms, especially through unchallenged use of dismissive language.
“She was really emotional. You saw me rubbing her. I’m like, ‘Who did this to you?’ Not even knowing it was me. I’m like, ‘Wait, me?'”
