A Lesson before Dying Group

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shay1234
shay1234
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In "A Lesson Before Dying", why is Grant Wiggins reluctant to help Jefferson initially?

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Posted by shay1234 on Tuesday May 12, 2009 at 6:42 AM.

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  1. ms-mcgregor Teacher
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    Wiggins is not sure he can improve Jefferson's life in the short time before Jefferson is executed. However, Jefferson's godmother, Emma Glenn is a close friend of Grant's aunt. Grant lives with his aunt and persuades Wiggins to visit Jefferson. Ironically, he finds Jefferson just about as reluctant to talk to him as he was to talk to Jefferson.

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    Posted by ms-mcgregor on Tuesday May 12, 2009 at 8:27 AM