across five aprils

Jethro as the protagonist in Across Five Aprils relays to us through his hopes, and fears through out the novel during a tumultuous time in our history. Jethro born in the year of 52 the same year that three of his siblings died form Child Paralysis was clearly a gifted child. Because of the loss the other children his mother favored him, and even though Jethro was spared from this horrifying disease he had many hard …

…things he once enjoyed like studying. Even the editor, said that when peace does come, it will not be a perfect pearl, There were going to be problems with how the newly freed slaves would work and live. Even when Shad came back and offered him an education, Jethro felt a responsibility to take care of his family. Jethro grew to be a responsible well-rounded person because of the many hardships he suffered. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**