Chapters 17 & 18
i’m Who visits Jefferson in his cell in Chapter 17?
Miss Emma, Tante Lou, and Reverend Ambrose.
Who does Grant visit in Chapter 20 to discuss Jefferson’s state of mind?
Sheriff Guidry.
Who gives Jefferson’s a journal to write in during Chapter 21?
Grant.
Who visits Jefferson with Grant in Chapter 23?
Reverend Ambrose.
Name a character from “Othello” (other than Othello)
Desdemona, Iago, Cassio, Emilia, Roderigo, Bianca, Brabanzio, Duke of Venice, Montano, Lodovico, Graziano, Clown
i’m In Chapter 18, what does Tante Lou want Grant to do for Jefferson?
She wants Grant to help Jefferson understand his self-worth.
What does the sheriff announce to Grant in Chapter 20?
The date of Jefferson’s execution.
What is Grant’s primary goal while working with Jefferson?
To help Jefferson find dignity and self-worth.
Who begins to see Jefferson as a symbol of dignity and pride for the community?
The Black community around him, including Grant.
When is Ms. Marish’s birthday?
October 30th
What inner conflict does Grant face in helping Jefferson?
He struggles with self-doubt, not knowing if he can truly help Jefferson and wonders if his efforts will make any difference.
What does Grant notice about the children during the Christmas program?
He realizes they are repeating the same routines as the previous generations.
What significant emotion does Jefferson show for the first time in Chapter 22?
Vulnerability.
How does Jefferson’s attitude toward his fate start to change in Chapter 24?
He starts to accept it with dignity and strength.
What city is Ms. Marish from?
New Orleans
How does Jefferson’s silence during the visit in Chapter 17 affect Miss Emma?
It deeply hurts her which highlights the distance between them.
What emotion does Grant feel during the Christmas program in Chapter 19?
Grant feels sadness and frustration.
What does Grant tell Jefferson about his own doubts in Chapter 22?
Grant admits that he often feels powerless too.
Why does Reverend Ambrose want Jefferson’s to pray?
He believes it will bring comfort and peace.
What is Ms. Marish always high on?
”I’m high on life!”
Why is Miss Emma’s persistence in visiting Jefferson significant to the story’s theme?
Miss Emma’s dedication shows the strength of family love and her refusal to let society’s judgment define Jefferson’s humanity.
How does Miss Emma’s support for Jefferson influence the community?
It brings people together and emphasizes family values.
i’m What does Grant hope Jefferson will gain by writing in the journal?
A sense of self-expression and understanding of his own thoughts.
How does Jefferson’s acceptance of himself alter his relationship with others?
He begins to inspire respect and pride in the community.
What was the conflict in “The Yellow Wallpaper”?
The struggle between the narrator and her husband, over the nature and treatment of her illness, which then leads to a conflict within the narrator’s mind.