A Lesson before Dying | Other Characters

Reverend Mose Ambrose
As the plantation church’s pastor, Reverend Ambrose ministers to the laborers and their families. Even though he has no formal education, he serves his people with a true dedication to his vocation. He baptizes, marries, and buries them and offers words of hope and encouragement through his preaching and caring. He and Grant Wiggins share the privilege of visits to Jefferson. Devoted to God, Reverend Ambrose worries about not only Jefferson’s soul, but also Grant’s. He continually tries to talk to Grant about God and encourages Grant to discuss...

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