Chapters 40-44 Summary
Outside of Parchman Prison, things are getting rowdy. Groups of people forming all facets of life are gathering. There are Klansmen, pro-death penalty demonstrators, Nazis, and religious people as well. Not only do they voice their opinions pertaining to Sam's future, they voice their opinions about each other as well. The pro-death penalty spectators are segregated from those trying to preserve his life. Extra security is placed around the prison, and in other areas of controversy, such as courthouses, as well. Everyone seems interested in the outcome of Sam's petitions. One man, a well-known author, is willing to pay Sam tens of thousands of dollars to record his life story and publish a book after his death. Sam is not interested in talking to anyone other than Adam. He is busy reflecting on his past and has come to some conclusions. He no longer believes that he had acted appropriately. Sam has come to denounce many of the ideals he used to believe in. Rather than glorify his behavior, he prefers to die without comment. In his cell, he takes the time to write sincere apologies to the families he had hurt. He asks Adam to deliver them posthumously.
In an effort to communicate with his voters, Governor McAllister has installed phone lines that are answered seven days a week. Constituents are free to call and give their opinions about any subject. Goodman follows Adam's plan. He directs the law students to call the governor's hotline and give an opinion denouncing Sam's execution. They pretend to be voters from all across the state, and they jam the phone lines with their frequent calls. McAllister is shocked to learn that the people in the state are in favor of him giving Sam clemency when the state is usually in favor of the death penalty.
Sam enjoys a visit from his brother, Donnie. They had shared a good relationship, even after Sam's conviction, and his visit is sincere. Sam asks Donnie if he could find some new clothes for him to wear at the time of execution. He is preparing to die, but wishes to do so with dignity if possible. Donnie is happy to help. Sam's relationships with his other family members are improving as well. Lee is still missing, which is unfortunate because Sam wants to see her. Adam is coming to terms with his family's history. He has come to realize that his grandfather was a combined product of a bigoted upbringing and a distant society. Carmen is traveling to meet her grandfather for the first time. Sam is heartened by these improvements. Thinking about his mortality and his family compels him to confess his sins to God, with Ralph Griffin as his witness.
Chapters 40-44 Analysis
During Sam's final days he made some last minute requests. Sam recalls dreaming of traveling to California to find his grandchildren. After Eddie left, Sam missed seeing Adam, and then Carmen, grow up, but he was to proud to chase them. Then, when he was finally convicted, reaching out to them was no longer an option. Sam recalls how much he used to enjoy the daily sunrise. Against Nugent's judgment, Sam is escorted outside to view a sunrise. These examples show that Sam is full of reflection. Over the years, meditation has replaced anger and Sam is no longer the violent man who committed the acts for which he is being killed. His character has truly redeemed itself. This may be a natural act of time, a gift that is not usually afforded to inmates. Sam is the oldest man on death row and has lived there the longest. The combination of age and time on death row have clearly softened him. Sam confesses his crimes to the minister, even those for which he was not accused. He asks for God's forgiveness and apologizes to Adam for the poor legacy he leaves behind. Sam expresses mild jealousy that Adam is successful and that Sam could not share in the same success, although he recognizes that he is to blame for his life's path.
Chapters 40-44 SummaryOutside of Parchman Prison, things are getting rowdy. Groups of people forming all facets of life are gathering. There are Klansmen, pro-death penalty demonstrators, Nazis, and religious people as well. Not only do they voice their opinions pertaining to Sam's future, they voice their opinions about each other as well. The pro-death penalty spectators are segregated from those trying to preserve his life. Extra security is placed around the prison, and in other areas of controversy, such as courthouses, as well. Everyone seems interested in the outcome of Sam's petitions. One man, a well-known author, is willing to pay Sam tens of thousands of dollars to record his life story and publish a book after his death. Sam is not interested in talking to anyone other than Adam. He is busy reflecting on his past and has come to some conclusions. He no longer believes that he had acted appropriately. Sam has come to denounce many of the ideals he used to believe in. Rather than glorify his behavior, he prefers to die without comment. In his cell, he takes the time to write sincere apologies to the families he had hurt. He asks Adam to deliver them posthumously.In an effort to communicate with his voters, Governor McAllister has installed phone lines that are answered seven days a week. Constituents are free to call and give their opinions about any subject. Goodman follows Adam's plan. He directs the law students to call the governor's hotline and give an opinion denouncing Sam's execution. They pretend to be voters from all across the state, and they jam the phone lines with their frequent calls. McAllister is shocked to learn that the people in the state are in favor of him giving Sam clemency when the state is usually in favor of the death penalty.Sam enjoys a visit from his brother, Donnie. They had shared a good relationship, even after Sam's conviction, and his visit is sincere. Sam asks Donnie if he could find some new clothes for him to wear at the time of execution. He is preparing to die, but wishes to do so with dignity if possible. Donnie is happy to help. Sam's relationships with his other family members are improving as well. Lee is still missing, which is unfortunate because Sam wants to see her. Adam is coming to terms with his family's history. He has come to realize that his grandfather was a combined product of a bigoted upbringing and a distant society. Carmen is traveling to meet her grandfather for the first time. Sam is heartened by these improvements. Thinking about his mortality and his family compels him to confess his sins to God, with Ralph Griffin as his witness.Chapters 40-44 AnalysisDuring Sam's final days he made some last minute requests. Sam recalls dreaming of traveling to California to find his grandchildren. After Eddie left, Sam missed seeing Adam, and then Carmen, grow up, but he was to proud to chase them. Then, when he was finally convicted, reaching out to them was no longer an option. Sam recalls how much he used to enjoy the daily sunrise. Against Nugent's judgment, Sam is escorted outside to view a sunrise. These examples show that Sam is full of reflection. Over the years, meditation has replaced anger and Sam is no longer the violent man who committed the acts for which he is being killed. His character has truly redeemed itself. This may be a natural act of time, a gift that is not usually afforded to inmates. Sam is the oldest man on death row and has lived there the longest. The combination of age and time on death row have clearly softened him. Sam confesses his crimes to the minister, even those for which he was not accused. He asks for God's forgiveness and apologizes to Adam for the poor legacy he leaves behind. Sam expresses mild jealousy that Adam is successful and that Sam could not share in the same success, although he recognizes that he is to blame for his life's path.
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