Who said this?
“Yes, I’m the teacher,” I said. “And I teach what the white folks around here tell me to teach—reading, writing, and ’rithmetic. They never told me how to keep a black boy out of a liquor store.”
Grant Wiggins
Jefferson and Miss emma
Godmother/Godson
Jefferson was declared Guilty
True
This primary theme has Prevelent undertones through out every scene in the book, And is a opressive force on the characters
Prejudice/Racism
Why is Jefferson on trial?
His role in a Stick up
“I’m a old hog,” he said. “Youmans don't stay in no stall like this. I’m a old hog they fattening up to kill.”
Jefferson
Grant and Vivian
Lovers
Vivian Runs away with Grant
False
Examples of this motif
the mayors set jefferson exucution date two weeks after Easter
the main core of grant curriculum
Rev. Ambrose
Christian Imagery
What does Jefferson learn from Grant?
Jefferson’s interactions with Grant ultimately teach him that he has the power to shape his identity regardless of what others think of him
I want somebody do something for me one time fore I close my eyes. Somebody got to do something for me one time ’fore I close my eyes, Mr. Henri. Please sir.
Miss Emma
Miss Emma and Mr. Henri
From Employer/Boss
The Sheriff Bans Grant from talking to Jefferson
False
What does food represent?
Characters use food to symbolize their affection for one another
what did jeffersons defense attorney call him
a Hog
“You can come up there,” Blank said. “But the first sign of aggravation, I’m calling it off. You understand?”
Sam Gundry/Sheriff
Grant and Mathew Antoine
Student/Teacher/Enemies
The author Is Erenest G. Ganes
False, Ernest J. Ganes ;)
what does The Notebook represent
The notebook represents Jefferson’s reconnection with his humanity
How does Grant’s relationship with Jefferson change throughout the novel?
Despite his initial doubts, Grant is eventually able to get Jefferson to open up to him. He emphasizes the need for Jefferson to believe in his own humanity
“He ain’t got but five more Fridays and a half. He needs God in that cell, and not that sin box.”
Rev. Ambrose
Henri and Sam Gundry
Brother in laws
Jefferson Stole money from the register
True
Examples
When Grant must enter Pichot’s house through the back door
Gundrys insistence of his title being sir
Small Displays of power / Racism
whats car does grant drive
a Ford