Blog Post Assignment 9

Chapter 3:

1. His insistence of whether Jefferson did it shifted the plot narrative by showing a biased point of view to an already controversial situation.

2. Grant is implying that Miss Emma was looking at him, but was not acknowledging him.

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4. She begs him and tells him that she has done a lot for his family.


Chapter 4:

1. It echoes the public defender's summation in Jefferson's trial by expanding on the idea of Jefferson's upcoming death. He is awaiting his death; the same as a hog in a slaughterhouse.

2. Grant feels the need to flee because he believes that he is living a unfulfilled life in his current city and condition he is living in.


Quote #1: "But i could feel her eyes on the back of my neck." Chapter 3, Pg. 17

This quote indicates the conflict between Grant and his aunt. Grant believes that he being forced to Henri Pichot's house under his will.
This quote also characterize his aunt because it reveals that she is a stern person and what every she says goes.

Quote #2: "I was too educated for Henri Pichot; he had no use for me at all anymore." Chapter 4, Pg. 21

This quotes give details about the setting. It gives an image of Grant staying out of the way while his aunt begs Mr. Pichot to talk to the sheriff.
This quote also indicates conflict between Grant and Mr. Pichot. Grant believes that he is too educated for Mr. Pichot, but Mr. Pichot may view him as just a typical black person.