Blog Post Assignment 4c

Chapter 18 Quote( pg 136)

"Don't it look nice? Ain't this much better?"

1) Does the quotation provide detail about the setting?
This quote does provide detail about the setting. This is simply telling about how nice the room is compared to the cell that Jefferson was in.

2) Does the quotation characterize Grant, Jefferson, or another character?
This quote does characterize Paul. This shows that Paul cares about this family unlike the sheriff. Paul wants them to see Jefferson outside of the cell, and he helps make that happen.

Chapter 19 Quote( pg 142)

"It was cold and it rained for two weeks preceding our Christmas program."

1) Does the quotation provide detail about the setting?
This quote does provide detail. This quote tells about how the weather was before Christmas.

2) Does the quotation indicate a conflict?
This quote indicates external conflict. This quote shows how the weather is before Christmas. It is a console because it is something that no one can control.