Part one of term paper
In Ernest J. Gaines’s novel, A Lesson Before Dying, we learn about man, his suffrage, and his development. This novel is a story about man’s soul and dignity. It is a story about a young mans soar to the peak of humanity and heroism. It is a novel of improvement and development. Jefferson, who has been sentenced to death for a ...

Part two of term paper
... soul, but also the nature of humanity and the dignity of mankind is needed. Henri Pichot, the white landowner, questions Miss Emma that, “At this point, I would be more concerned about his [Jefferson] soul if I were you,” and she responds, “Yes sir, I’m concerned for his soul…. But I want him to be a man, too…” (22). It becomes Grant Wiggins’s responsibility to teach Jefferson how to change his attitude and gain the courage to stand and reach salvat ...