The journey towards selfrealization and empowerment from "summary" of A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest J. Gaines
In the novel, A Lesson Before Dying, the theme of self-realization and empowerment is portrayed through the journey of the protagonist, Jefferson. At the beginning of the story, Jefferson is a young black man wrongly accused of a crime he did not commit. He is seen as nothing more than a "hog" by society, stripped of his dignity and humanity. Through the guidance of his teacher, Grant Wiggins, Jefferson embarks on a transformative journey towards self-realization. Grant encourages Jefferson to reclaim his identity and stand tall in the face of adversity. As Jefferson begins to understand his worth and potential, he starts to see himself in a different light. He learns to reject the dehumanizing labels imposed on him by ...
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