A Lesson Before Dying

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…Jefferson to "forgive" him and says, "My faith is in you, Jefferson." Grant places his faith in Jefferson, creating for himself his own Christ figure to whom he now can look for strength in moments of despair and trouble. Grant has endured numerous alterations as a person throughout the duration of the novel. He now believes in helping his community and helping others, he also created a sense of hope through a god-like figure (Jefferson).