'A Lesson Before Dying'

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The following discussion provides an analysis of several stories that offer a sense of hope and acknowledgement of the value of reading through the stories that books tell. The writer portrays that these stories also convey a sense of understanding of societal circumstances, as well as hope and courage, which offer a means of discovery and the realities that life brings.

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"Ernest J. Gaines' book 'A Lesson Before Dying' provides a unique examination of a man's impending death by electrocution through the eyes of a narrator who is forced into a lifestyle that he is not willing to accept as his only alternative. This book describes the lessons to be learned and the price that must be paid in order to promote self-awareness, courage and determination in a difficult society, where circumstances are not always fair, nor are they supportive of the common good. During a particularly difficult period in history, the lives of blacks were affected by many racist attitudes and beliefs that conveyed a sense of loss and confusion regarding their place in the world and in society."

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