The courage to defy societal norms from "summary" of A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest J. Gaines
In a world filled with unwritten rules and expectations, the mere thought of going against societal norms can be daunting. It takes a special kind of courage to stand up and defy the conventions that have been ingrained in us since birth. This is precisely what the characters in 'A Lesson Before Dying' are faced with - the challenge of going against the grain and charting their own paths in a world that constantly seeks to confine them. Jefferson, a young black man wrongly accused of a crime he did not commit, embodies this struggle against societal norms. In the eyes of the community, he is nothing more than a "hog" - a dehumanizing label that serves to reinforce the oppressive structures that govern their lives. However, instead of accepting this fate, Jefferson finds the courage within himself to defy these expectations and prove that he is more than what society has deemed him to be. Grant Wiggins, the novel's protagonist, also grapples with the weight o...
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