Dec 31, 2009

A Lesson before Dying | Topics for Further Study

Define capital punishment. Trace its history since ancient times. Discuss the reforms introduced throughout the ages to eliminate the use of capital punishment.

Research capital punishment. Take a position for or against it. Prepare to defend your position in a classroom debate.

Critics refer to Gaines as a master storyteller. He, himself, credits others for the stories they told when he was growing up and that he has borrowed. In other words, the “oral tradition” greatly influences his writing. Describe the relative importance of the tradition in various cultures and...