A Lesson Before Dying Chapter 16 Reflection

Grant is confronted by Miss Emma, Tante Lou, and Reverend Ambrose for lying about his visit with Jefferson. It is revealed that Miss Emma slapped Jefferson for calling himself a hog. Grant tries to take this as an reason for him not to visit Jefferson again, proving that he will not open up. However, Tante Lou is persistent in her faith that Grant is going to keep going.