October 15, 2012 - Main Notes From the Novel
Title and Author - A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest J. Gaines
Protagonist - Grant Wiggins
Major Characters - Tante Lou, Miss Emma, Jefferson, Sheriff Sam Guidry, Vivian, Henry Pichout
Point of View - First person
Setting - Bayonne, Louisiana during the 1940s
Tone - In the beginning of the novel, the tone could be described as bitterness and selfishness but as the novel progresses the tone changes to happiness and selflessness.
Irony - Jefferson did not commit the crime he is being accused of but is being sentenced to death for it.
Symbols - Jefferson is referred to as a hog throughout the novel. Another symbol would be the corn Jefferson asks for. He believes corn is what a hog should be eating, not human food.
Theme: Segregation in the south, unfair, truth
Protagonist - Grant Wiggins
Major Characters - Tante Lou, Miss Emma, Jefferson, Sheriff Sam Guidry, Vivian, Henry Pichout
Point of View - First person
Setting - Bayonne, Louisiana during the 1940s
Tone - In the beginning of the novel, the tone could be described as bitterness and selfishness but as the novel progresses the tone changes to happiness and selflessness.
Irony - Jefferson did not commit the crime he is being accused of but is being sentenced to death for it.
Symbols - Jefferson is referred to as a hog throughout the novel. Another symbol would be the corn Jefferson asks for. He believes corn is what a hog should be eating, not human food.
Theme: Segregation in the south, unfair, truth
A Lesson Before Dying 4x4
October 16, 2012
Three killed by drunks.
Jefferson is discriminated against.
Jefferson sentenced to electrocution.
Must die a man.
Miss Emma sobs over Jefferson.
Grant conflicted about decision.
Vivian helps Grant decide.
Doesn’t want to teach.
Grant wishes to leave.
Grant teaches in church.
Dating Vivian although married.
Grant helps Jefferson’s dignity.
South is highly segregated.
Segregation during 1940s Louisiana.
Education is greatly valued.
World needs to change.
Jefferson is discriminated against.
Jefferson sentenced to electrocution.
Must die a man.
Miss Emma sobs over Jefferson.
Grant conflicted about decision.
Vivian helps Grant decide.
Doesn’t want to teach.
Grant wishes to leave.
Grant teaches in church.
Dating Vivian although married.
Grant helps Jefferson’s dignity.
South is highly segregated.
Segregation during 1940s Louisiana.
Education is greatly valued.
World needs to change.
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