Dem Dikedo

Grant realizes that Jefferson really did learn a ‘lesson before dying.’ When he says “It is finally over,” he is not only referring to Jefferson’s life, but also that his cowardly nature is “finally over.” He has once and for all taken a stand for what he believes in. This insures that he, too, has benefited from this entire experience. Jefferson’s life was sacrificed in order for the white people in the community to gain a better understanding of the value of the black members of society. I absolutely LOVE this book. In my opinion, one of the biggest lessons that Grant learned came from the Pastor. He taught Grant that being a man isn't always about acting like the "toughest" or the "strongest" person. Sometimes a man's role is to bring comfort to those he loves by doing what they need him to do. That's the reason Grant actually agrees to go to the prison regularly because it will bring some comfort to his aunt.
Also he learns (and teaches) that one cannot stoop to the low-levels that people believe you capable of. He had to live his life with dignity in the face of injustice and not believe that he (and all other black people) were merely animals.Grant realizes that Jefferson really did learn a ‘lesson before dying.’ When he says “It is finally over,” he is not only referring to Jefferson’s life, but also that his cowardly nature is “finally over.” He has once and for all taken a stand for what he believes in. This insures that he, too, has benefited from this entire experience. Jefferson’s life was sacrificed in order for the white people in the community to gain a better understanding of the value of the black members of society. I absolutely LOVE this book. In my opinion, one of the biggest lessons that Grant learned came from the Pastor. He taught Grant that being a man isn't always about acting like the "toughest" or the "strongest" person. Sometimes a man's role is to bring comfort to those he loves by doing what they need him to do. That's the reason