A Lesson Before Dying CHAPTERS 22-27 REVIEW
Feb 23, 2016
A Lesson Before DyingCHAPTERS 22-27 REVIEW
Chapter 22 – Break through between Grant and Jefferson
Grant asks what Jefferson wants, and Jefferson says…“I want me a whole gallon of ice
cream.” Jefferson might finally get something for himself
Grant offers to bring the radio
Chapter 23 – Mixed Visits with Jefferson
Emma, Lou, and Reverend Ambrose visit Jefferson and he won’t stop listening to the radio
Grant, however, has a good visit because he has earned J’s respect
Reverend angry about “sin box”
Chapter 24 – Grant’s big speech about heroes in the day roomReverend Ambrose, Emma, Lou
AND Grant go to visit J in the day room
Grant has a key private convo with Jefferson about being a HERO
Jefferson finally eats Emma’s food
Chapter 25 – Bar fightFeeling excited about the break
through with Jefferson, goes to Rainbow Club to wait for Viv
Overhears a few “mulattos” putting Jefferson down
They fight, Claiborne knocks Grant out
Chapter 26 – Grant and Vivian argue Vivian is mad Grant got
in the bar fightVivian expects more
from Grant Grant storms out but
realizes he’s wrong and comes back in
Chapter 27 – Reverend asks for Grant’s helpReverend Ambrose knows
Grant and Jefferson have special connection
Asks Grant to make Jefferson listen about God
Reverend admits that he lies in the name of hope