1. A Lesson Before Dying
While reading A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest J. ... In A Lesson Before Dying, Jefferson's case took place in a time when blacks were not afforded equality in society and especially in the criminal justice system. He was put on death row after he was unlucky enough to have been in the store when his friends got into the dispute with Mr. ... Personally, when I read stories similar to A Lesson Before Dying I cannot help but question the use of the death penalty as a means for justice. ...
- Word Count: 806
- Approx Pages: 3
- Grade Level: High School