chapter 8 quotations
page 66
''it doesn't matter anymore,'' he said. ''just do the best you can. But it won't matter.''
3. yes this quote indicates a conflict because Grant recalls visiting Antoine on his deathbed and hearing him say these words. Grant thought he could change things for the better through his teaching, and Antoine disagreed, saying even Grant’s best efforts would fail.
2. yes because Antoine’s belief in black failure has a firm basis in fact, for his society does make it nearly impossible for blacks to succeed.
chapter 9 quotations
page 73
“It don’t matter.” She asks him to clarify, and he tells her, “Nothing don’t matter.”
2. yes because In a vague manner, he asks when they are going to execute him. Emma does not understand his question, but Grant does. Emma continues to talk, but she cannot get him to say much else.
3. yes this quote indicates a conflict because When they arrive, they meet two deputies, Clark and Paul. Clark orders Paul to search through the package Emma has brought for Jefferson. After a thorough inspection, they allow Emma and Grant into Jefferson’s cell.
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