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A Lesson Before Dying Conflict Graphic Organizer
A Lesson Before Dying Conflict Graphic Organizer
A Lesson Before Dying Conflict Graphic Organizer
Describe the conflict: There is a shootout in Mr. Gropes store. Everyone is killed except Jefferson. He has nothing to do with the murders, but he gets caught leaving the store with stolen money and liquor.
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Man
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Man
Analyze: Why is this conflict important to understanding the novel? This conflict is important because it is the situation that starts the whole novel. Without this conflict, Jefferson would have never gone to court or jail. Furthermore, Grant would not have a story to tell.
Describe the conflict: Jefferson is called a hog during his court proceedings, and this comment weighs heavy on his mind. He starts to think that he really is a hog.
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_Self______
Analyze: Why is this conflict important to understanding the novel? This conflict is important to understanding the novel because it leads to Miss Emma asking Grant to help Jefferson realize that he is a man before his execution.
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