Chapter 18 and 19 Quotations

Chapter 18 - Quotation 1 - Page 141

"I'm not doing any good up there, Vivian," I said. "Nothing is changing."

1. Does the quotation relate to a theme? If so, which theme and how does it relate?

This quote relates to the theme of pride. Grant's pride may be hurt after talking and meeting with Jefferson multiple times, it is still has not effected Jefferson's way of thinking.

2. Does this quotation indicate conflict? If so, what conflict?

This quote indicates internal conflict in Grant. He wants things to change in Jefferson and in his community in general, but despite of his actions nothing has changed as of yet.

Chapter 19 - Quotation 1 - Page 151

"She was right; I was not happy. I had heard the same carols all my life, seen the same little play, with the same mistakes in grammar. The minister had offered the same prayer as always, Christmas or Sunday. The same people wore the same old clothes and sat in the same places. Next year it would be the same, and the year after that, the same again. Vivian said things were changing. But where were they changing?"

1. Does the quotation relate to a theme? If so, which theme and how does it relate?

It relates to the theme of things in the community not changing for Grant. He has been seeing the same things all his life, he expected and wanted change, but yet he does not see where exactly has it changed.

2. Does this quotation indicate conflict? If so, what conflict?

This quotation indicates conflict between Grant and his community. Despite of his attempts, his community has not changed since his childhood. Vivian says that things are changing, however it does not appear that way in Grant's perspective.

Chapter 16 and 17 Quotations

Chapter 16 - Quotation 1 - Page 123

"The Lord don't hate you, Sister Emma," Reverend Ambrose said, touching her on the arm. "The Lord is with you this moment. He is only testing you."

1. Does the quotation relate to a theme? If so, which theme and how does it relate?

This quotation related to the theme of religious belief. It questions her belief and confidence that God will always be there for her. As of this moment, she thinks she is being punished and hated.

3. Does the quotation indicate a conflict? If so, what conflict?

This quotation indicated internal conflict in Miss Emma. She does not know what she has done to be treated and lied to in such a manner by Jefferson and Grant.

Chapter 17 - Quotation 1 - Page 130

He needed me, and he wanted me here, if only to insult me. "Her old pussy ain't no good," he said.

1. Does the quotation relate to a theme? If so, which theme and how does it relate?

This quote does not specify if it related to a theme or not. In my opinion, it relates to the theme of Vivian being(or was) a whore. Referencing her cheating on her husband for Grant.

2. Does the quotation indicate a conflict? If so, what conflict?

This quotation indicated conflict between Grant and Jefferson. Jefferson knows how Grant feels about Vivian and uses that information to hopefully enrage Grant and push on a further conflict so he can leave and possibly not ever come back.

Venice

        If I could go to once place in the world it would be Venice, Italy. I have always wanted to go there ever since I was a child. Due to its artistic value and the variety of pieces there, I have always dreamed about going there for inspiration. I plan to go there sometime in my lifetime to replenish my passion for the arts. It is so interesting due to the fact of the variety of different paintings and other artworks. Seeing different varieties of art has always interested me. Venice is definitely my top place to go in the world.