Inman’s Journey
What is Inman searching for at the beginning of Chapter 7?
What are directions to Salisbury?
How does Inman first encounter Veasey in the novel?
What is Attempting to Commit Murder?
What theme is central to every character’s story in Chapter 7?
What is survival?
What does Inman steal from the women washing clothes?
What is a cloth full of food pg 150
How does Veasey react when he sees Inman again?
What is being thankful instead of angry? pg 151
Why does Odell struggle to make ends meet?
What is because he lost his fortune searching for Lucinda?
How does Inman justify stealing the meal?
What is Paying more than it's worth? pg150
Why does Veasey follow Inman despite his dislike for him?
What is because he has nowhere else to go after being exiled?
Why does Inman choose to shoot the fish instead of wrestling it like Veasey?
What is because he prefers a practical and efficient approach rather than struggling unnecessarily?
What is the main reason Inman continues his journey?
What is to reunite with the woman he loves?
What crime does Veasey attempt later in the chapter?
What is Armed Robbery? pg 161
How does Inman’s survival tactics change from earlier in the book?
What is he is takes charge and responsibility?
What does Inman share with Veasey about his past?
What is his experience at Petersburg? pg 159-160
What does Inman’s decision to protect Veasey reveal about him?
What is his growing sense of responsibility and morality?
What moral conflict does Inman face when dealing with Veasey?
What is whether to leave him behind or take responsibility for him?