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ALBD Final Review

       Throughout the "Lesson Before Dying Jefferson seemed unteachable. He did not communicate and isolated himself inside himself. The thought of Grant turning Jefferson into a man seemed impossible. But the tables turned and something special happened. It was unexpected and shocking, finally Jefferson is opening up and communicating with Grant and the family. Grant and Jefferson's friendship took off despite the reality that Jefferson is going to die soon.When Jefferson would talk to Grant it showed his true identity and what goes on in his head. Publishing Jefferson's diary towards the end gave readers a personal insight of Jefferson. It showed readers how Jefferson felt being locked in a cell. The diary also gave readers a personal connection with Jefferson.       As it gets closer Jefferson's date emotions came upon . Readers now have build a personal relation with Jefferson and have watch Jefferson grow and prosper through tribes and tribulations knowing the &q

ALBD Chapter 16-17 Review

Chapter 16: In this chapter Ms.Emma know Grant lied about what happened when he went to visit Jefferson. I agree with what Grant did, but also disagree with what he did. Yes, I agree tell her a lie to make her feel better, to up her spirit, but  I disagree because that lead to another lie which to another lie causing a little lie to turn into lie bomb ready to explode and reveal the truth. Grant is trying but it seem it is not going anywhere but the only person that knows that is him. Chapter 17: In this chapter Grant visits Jefferson, and this time Grant means business . I like the strategy Grant uses to open Jefferson's eyes. That all people must die but to not look at life in that way, but to live and love those who love you, not hurt them. I also liked how Grant went to visit  Jefferson  this task is hard and seems useless, but it shows that Grant did not give up on Jefferson, at least  not yet. Also Ms.Emma also did what Jefferson did in chapter 16. She did not tell Gra