Jenna Passey Period= 4

Contrasting Characters
“Mr. Granger stood to go, a smile creeping smugly over his lips as if he knew a secret
but refused to tell.” (Pg. 170)
This passage personifies Mr. Granger’s smile, highlighting the arrogant manner in which
it moves across his face, emphasizing his inherent haughtiness. Mr. Jamison and Mr.
Granger are two influential characters in the novel. Their motivations and actions,
however, represent opposite extremes. Considering how each man interacts with the
Logan family, compare and contrast Mr. Jamison and Mr. Granger in the chart below.
You should have at least four differences for each man and two similarities.

Mr. Granger--Differences Both men--Similarities Mr. Jamison--Differences

selfish Both white
mean Both acquainted with the
Logan’s.
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getting the Logan’s land. text.
Thinks less of the Logan’s Click or tap here to enter
because they are black text.
selfless
Caring
Is friends with the Logan
Family and respects them.
Doesn’t treat the Logan’s
different than white
families.