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ID number:343135
 
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Published: 28.08.2003.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
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Hundreds of people are executed every year, but what are their last thoughts? In the novel A Lesson Before Dying by Richard E. Gaines, Jefferson, a black man is convicted for a murder he didn't commit and sentenced to death. His lawyer degrades Jefferson by referring to him as a hog and Grant is forced to teach Jefferson that he is not a hog, but a man. In the end, Grant and Jefferson become friends and Jefferson goes to the electric chair with dignity and strength. Grant and Jefferson are able to learn from each other the important lessons of self acceptance, friendship and pride for the African American community.
In the beginning of the story, Grant and Jefferson do not fully accept themselves. …

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