the same time frame as that of Jesus crucifixion. In addition you can say both Jefferson and Jesus were two innocent men sentenced to death for something they were not guilty of. Gaines also, makes use of a flashback technique in chapter thirteen. In this instance, I believe these events are presented separately to show the transition Grant has made over time. In chapter thirteen Grant is discussing his beliefs towards church. He is letting the reader know there was a time when he actively participated in church and he wasnt always the way he is now. Gaines use of this technique helps the reader to better understand and accept Grant for the person he is.In chapter thirty on the morning of Jeffersons execution day Gaines present the action through various points of view. I believe that since throughout the novel all the reader sees is the town of Bayonne and the circumstances surrounding Jefferson only through Grants mind. In this chapter, the reader is able to see how Jeffersons execution is affecting the other townspeople. We are able to see that regardless of their differing perspectives both blacks and whites are affected by the impending execution. As each person performs their morning routines, all are consumed with thoughts of Jefferson. By Gaines use of these various points of view we are able to see that all the townspeople are either directly or indirectly affected by Jeffersons execution.In the end the reader sees, how differently each person involved is affected by Jeffersons execution. Most importantly, the reader sees how drastically Grants life is changed after his interaction with Jefferson. The most distinctive change noticed in Grant is after Jeffersons execution. Grant returns to his classroom, where he faces his students and cries before them. Grant has now given up his Westcott ruler, indicating that through Jefferson he has been transformed from a bitter, cynical man to a caring, compassionate teach...
