Characters
On trial for robbery and murder.
Jefferson
"Justice gentelman? Why, I would just as soon put a hog in the electric chair as this."
Jefferson's lawyer/ defense attorney
"I swear, I think my wife's faithful, and I think she's not. I think you're trustworthy one minute and then not the next. I need proof!"
Othello
An unfair, preconceived opinion not based on reason or actual experience.
prejuidice
morals/ morality
Owner of the store in chapter 1.
Alcee Grope
"You brought some corn?"
Jefferson
"She's dead to me. She's been tricked and stolen from me, enchanted by black magic spells."
Brabantio
Evil in nature or effect; malevolent.
Malignant
The author of A Lesson Before Dying.
Ernest J Gaines
The deputy that shows kindness to Grant
Paul
"Tell-- tell the chirren thank you for the pecans"
Jefferson
"I may seem to love and obey him, but in fact, I'm just serving him to get what I want."
Iago
The acceptance of something undesirable but unavoidable.
Resignation
The author of Othello.
Shakespeare
Receives a promotion to lieutenant in Act I.
Cassio
"I'll be up here again tomrrow, Mr. Henri. I'll be on my knees next time you see me, Mr. Henri."
Miss Emma
"In my judgment, this man truly loves you, and his mistake was innocent rather than wicked. Please call him and tell him to come back here."
Desdemona
The state of being worthy of honor and respect.
Dignity
What state does A Lesson Before Dying take place in.
Louisiana
Is in love with Desdemona and heartbroken she has married Othello.
Roderigo
"It was you who said you never wanted me to go through that back door ever again."
Grant
"If any jerk has tried to convince you she's bad, I hope God curses him."
Emilia
The expression of strong disapproval or a death sentence.
Condemnation
What's the name of the title of the movie that recently came out about Shakespeare's son.
Hamnet