“Don't tell me to believe. Don't tell me to believe in the same God or laws that men believe in who commit these murders. Don't tell me to believe that God can bless this country and that men are judged by their peers. Who among his peers judged him? Was I there? Was the minister there? Was Harry Williams there? Was Farrell Jarreau? Was my aunt? Was Vivian? No, his peers did not judge him, and I will not believe.”
Quote by Ernest Gaines
Work
A Lesson Before Dying: A Novel
This novel delves into the profound and emotional narrative of a young man's journey to understand the gravity of his own existence amidst the backdrop of racial inequality. The story follows a young man's transformation as he grapples with the weight of his identity and the societal expectations placed upon him. more
Author
Ernest Gaines
Ernest Gaines is an American author known for his profound insights into racial and social issues. His works often set in the black community of Louisiana, explore themes of racial relations, poverty, and education. more