Henry Pichot's insistence that Jefferson "did it" changed the plot narrative in many ways. So far through the story the reader knows that Jefferson was just in the wrong place at the wrong time. But with Mr. Henri adamantly just saying he did do it changes things up. This leaves the reader to wonder if the judge knows more then a the audience does. All in all Pichot's insistence shakes the plot surrounding Jefferson's story.
2.
Grant meant a number of things when he said she was looking at him. He knew all along that Miss Emma was not serious about him not going to the jail. She was still scared and frightened herself. Although she kept looking at Grant she was not seeing how Grant really was feeling about the situation.
3.
The back door of the plantation house symbolizes many things to Grant. When he was younger he and his aunt used to always go through the back door when his aunt worked there. This was due partly to racial preferences. This hackles Grant not because he had become so well educated that he still now has to use the same back doir he had to go through years ago.
4.
Miss Emma prevails on Henri Pichot in an emotional way. She kept saying over and over again " I have done a lot for this family and this place Mr. Henri." This shows that she has worked very hard for his home and his family. This also shows that she just want something in return for all the work she has did for Mr. Henri. Even as Mr. Henri began to walk away she kept pleading.
Chapter 4
1.
The mention of the slaughterhouse for hogs echo many things on the public defenders is explanation of Jefferson. This shows that the public defender believes that Jefferson should be slaughtered as well like the hogs get slaughtered at the shop. She also does not think anything more of Jefferson than being a hog. All in all this echo's many ways the public defender feels about Jefferson.
2.
Grant feels compelled in may ways to leave and go somewhere else and live. He wants to move and get out of the situations he is going through. He is tired of the unfairness and many other things that are hindering him. But he also feels that he has a purpose. That is that he knows he can help Jefferson in someway but he does know how. He also stays there for Vivian because he loves her so much. Although Jefferson wants to move on his ties with love and helping others stops his urge to leave right away.
Chapter 3 Quotation
" I done a lot for this family and this place Mr. Henri." - Chapter 3 pg. 21
1.
This Quotation relatates to the theme that when you do certain things people should be understanding of one and be willing to give. Miss Emma had did many years of work and labor for Mr. Henri and all she wanted was one little thing. She wanted Jefferson to go to that chair as a man and not a "hog" as the prosecutor called him. This also relates to the begging of Jefferson's attorney to the jury to spare him and understand his situation. In conclusion this quote relates to the theme to show that even after one may work so hard they still have to beg.
2.
This is quote characterizes Miss Emma. It characterizes her to show that she really cares about Jefferson. It also shows that she believes she is worth of what she is asking for. After all the years of work for the family and home she believes that someone being able to talk to Jefferson is beneficial to her. In conclusion this summarizes Miss Emma by showing she was caring, emotional, and risk-taking to help make a change to Jefferson.
Chapter 4 Quotation
" I want to go now and I want you to go with me." - Chapter 4 pg. 30
5.
This quote does symbolize the lack of freedom for the black people. Grant was fed up about everything that he was going through and he just wanted to leave. He had become too educated to still be treated the same way his ancestors were treated for many years. This relates to the Civil Rights movement between 1954- 1968 in which blacks weee tired of being treated unfairly. Many blacks sought refuge such as taking the Underground Railroad to get to the Notth during the period of slavery. In conclusion this quote relates to the trying times of blacks wanting to leave home when things got tough.
6.
This quote relates to many contemporary issues that are going on today. In Syria many refugees are wanting to get out of their towns and homes because of the rapid spread of terroism. In some parts of America human sex trafficking is taking over the lives of woman and young teens. Also in rapid increase in police brutality and police shooting of blacks has sparked an outrage between the police and the citizens of the U.S. Many muslims and people from countries affected my President Trump's travel ban are now wanting to get back home more than ever to get out of their situations. In conclusion, this quote relates to many contemporary issues that are affecting the world today.
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