Good
by mr wigin tell them im strong tell them im
a man
In Chapter 29,
Jefferson writes these words to Grant in his diary. His farewell
shows he understands what his life and death mean to his people:
he wants Grant to bolster the black community by telling them that
Grant died as a strong, brave man. He addresses his last words to
the man who helped him change. Jefferson once lived a life of unthinking
submission. After the trial he lived in anger, acting out like an
animal in his cell and mistreating the people who loved him, but
now he is thoughtful and courageous. He fills his diary with tender
words for Grant, showing that to be a man means to reciprocate affection.
Grant also learns about reciprocating affection, from the affection
of Vivian and his family to the affection of Jefferson and the community.
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