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Education is overall one of the most vital things in our life, giving someone the power of knowledge is giving someone a chance at overcoming anything

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Jefferson's lesson before dying is shown to him through education. Grant visits him many times throughout the story to try and get through to Jefferson that he is a man and has worth in this world just like everyone else.

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"Do you know what his nannan wants me to do before they kill him? The public defender called him a hog and she wants me to make him a man." (Chapter 3)
This quote reflects how Miss. Emma wants Grant to prove to Jefferson through visits and engaging with him he can educate him he is a man.

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"put it on paper but i dont kno what to put on paper cause i aint never rote nothin but homrwork i aint never rote a letter in my life" p#226
This shows jeffersons lack of education and how he has no idea how to spell and write at a 3rd grade level

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All throughout chapter 27 reverend ambros is trying to tell grant he only has 2 weeks, and he is not saved.
"She told me to help him walk to that chair like a man-- not like a hog-- and i'm doing the best I can, Reverend"(214)(27)

Overall the more important lesson before dying is self worth, confidence, and pride. Because no happiness compares to inner happiness. Which is what Grant provided Jefferson throughout the book with his visits.

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In my opinion the most important lesson to be learned before dying is how to be happy with yourself and accept reality even when sometimes things are difficult

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A whole gallon of ice cream for jefferson 

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A whole gallon of ice cream for jefferson 

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My eyes were closed before this moment, Jefferson, My eyes have been closed all my life. Yes, we all need you. Every last one of us.(225)-- Grant speaking with Jefferson trying to show him he is more of a man than himself ever can be.

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"Care' for a 'tato Mr.Wiggins?" this is one of my favorite quotes after jefferson is asking about his execution he simply shares some potatoes with grant, this is a turning point in his behavior.(225)(GAINES)

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How does this theme relate to life today?

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How does this theme relate to life today?

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Education is all around us, every day we go through different decisions where we incorporate background knowledge we have gained over the years, your brain is the most powerful thing you have and education is your fuel.

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https://youtu.be/H-kA3UtBj4M?si=LZzoHNgrbiDcsPKg