Novel Study Questions: I n The Heat of the Night by John Ball Chapter 1 1. What descriptive details does the author use to make it clear that the setting of the story is a small town? 2. The character of Sam Wood is developed in several instances in Chapter 1. Discuss and develop his character by referring to: a) his opinion of his job b) the reference to killing the dog c) the Delores Purdy incident d) the conversation with the night worker at the restaurant e) Sam’s ability to cope with a crisis 3. How is the racial issue – a main theme of this book – clearly introduces in Chapter 1? Chapter 2 1. In a well-developed paragraph, describe the character of Chief Gillespie as he is …show more content…
What is the reader’s impression of Ralph’s testimony? 2. What is the significance of Gottschalk’s parting remark: “That’s a relief; I wish all cops were like you. And if I may say so without offense, I’m glad that democracy has hit the South in something besides the political sense.” 3. How is the blundering bully, Gillespie, once again made to ‘look the fool’ by Virgil? 4. What is the structure that the author uses to set up each chapter? Chapter 8 1. What is the significance of Reverend Whiteburn’s statement “As long as I have been in this community, this is the first time that I have ever been consulted by the police. I take it as an honor.” 2. Virgil comes to the Reverend for help in his investigation. a) What two things are Tibbs interested in discovering? b) Summarize additional plot information given to the reader by means of Virgil’s interview with the Rev. 3. Explain why the following statements are significant: “To the Best of my Knowledge, no one has suggested that the murderer is necessarily a Negro.” “That is in itself a small miracle.” 4. Using references to specific characters and speeches, show how the Council Members or Wells are guilty of prejudice and bigotry. 5. Explain the significance of the exchange between Sam and Virgil about ‘the heat of the night’. 6. Summarize in point form the racial issues as seen in the discussion of Virgil and Sam as they drive
1970. Choose a character from a novel or play of recognized literary merit and write an essay in which you (a) briefly describe the standards of the fictional society in which the character exists and (b) show how the character is affected by and responds to those standards. In your essay do not merely summarize the plot.
• What are the characters’ emotions, attitudes, and behaviors? What do these indicate to the reader about the character?
Analysis: By utilizing a rhetorical question, the author brings attention to the complicated issue of race and causes the reader to stop and think for a moment about
TOPIC 2: Racism is the perception the colour of one’s skin determines how they can live. Indian are mistreated and misunderstood in the novel Montana 1948? Discuss
Secondly, Another character that shows…. Remember the Point/Topic Sentence is one sentence, states the trait, and the character’s name and how the character shows the trait. Now go into the Example. Tell the story as if the Reader hasn’t read it. The retell of the story should be at least 4-5 sentences in length. Quote is next. “Don’t forget to cite,” (Watkins 2). Explain quote. How does this quote prove the character trait? Link it back to the Point/Topic Sentence. How does the all this information show the character trait of
Text E1 is titled just walk on by, written by Brent Staples. He was born in Chester Pennsylvania and was an author/editorial for the new york times. The text is an essay and was written in 1986 while the major events of racial profiling and brutality were a big issue. Throughout Brent's life, as an African-American, he lived with being discriminated and verbally abused by other races for example, whites. In the text he tells the how he feels when people run away from him or how he feels when whites are afraid because they see a black man nearby. Brent discusses how it is “abnormal” to be black in where he lived. In order to be respected in that town you have to look, dress and even talk like the white people do. He talks about how he has
that Virgil is an epileptic and that it is very difficult for him to be
Virgil Byrnes is cruel because of the way that he treats his family and others. When Sarah Byrnes was little she acquired burns to her face distorting it from recognition. Originally Sarah Byrnes and her
3. Identify each of the following characters below by (1) their relationship to one another and (2) what can be inferred about their personalities thus far.
In Ernest Gaines’ novel, A Lesson Before Dying, he uses third person point of view to emphasize the issue of racial injustice in the South during the 1940s. The character, Paul Bonin, understands that justice towards blacks is not necessarily given, while justice for everyone else (whites) is. So, because of this, he successfully learns that justice can be given to others in ways of kindness. Thus, showing the significance of the novel as a whole, that you can change someone’s life by showing them equality, fairness, kindness, and compassion, no matter what their skin color may be.
1P: The symbolism presented in the novel brings upon the relation of the oppression experienced by the immigrant workers and African American
In the beginning of the novel, the narrator compares the student in his class to his brother who is addicted to drugs. This comparison is imperative to the stereotypical views of African-American men. In the novel, the narrator states,
Virgil was a pessimist. He saw the darkness in every situation and couldn’t understand how people loved their families. He feared anything and everything.
Describe the protagonist’s initial ideas regarding race. How does his ideas regarding race shape his identity?
One significant theme that is present throughout the story is the one of unequal rights for African Americans. One instance of social injustice is described in the very