Why is the Bayonne Courthouse significant to A Lesson Before Dying?

Select Yes or No for each statement.

Statement Yes No
It is the scene of Jefferson’s death sentence and the racist speech by his defense attorney that are the catalysts for the events that follow.
Yes – It is the scene of Jefferson’s death sentence and the racist speech by his defense attorney that are the catalysts for the events that follow.
No – It is the scene of Jefferson’s death sentence and the racist speech by his defense attorney that are the catalysts for the events that follow.
Jefferson faces his execution with dignity, proving white people wrong and showing Miss Emma what she means to him.
Yes – Jefferson faces his execution with dignity, proving white people wrong and showing Miss Emma what she means to him.
No – Jefferson faces his execution with dignity, proving white people wrong and showing Miss Emma what she means to him.
When citizens of Bayonne witness the delivery of the electric chair, it becomes the location of the first death penalty protests.
Yes – When citizens of Bayonne witness the delivery of the electric chair, it becomes the location of the first death penalty protests.
No – When citizens of Bayonne witness the delivery of the electric chair, it becomes the location of the first death penalty protests.
Grant begins teaching Jefferson and other inmates, and it changes his perspective on his work in the quarter.
Yes – Grant begins teaching Jefferson and other inmates, and it changes his perspective on his work in the quarter.
No – Grant begins teaching Jefferson and other inmates, and it changes his perspective on his work in the quarter.
Imprisoned there, Jefferson discovers who he is as a person and becomes a hero to his community.
Yes – Imprisoned there, Jefferson discovers who he is as a person and becomes a hero to his community.
No – Imprisoned there, Jefferson discovers who he is as a person and becomes a hero to his community.