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.