In A Lesson Before Dying, Jefferson …show more content…
Jefferson is not brave, self-motivated, determined, or produce a change in the community, and changing his attitude or his martyrdom is not enough to crown his a true champion of change. Most people when reading this book only see that Jefferson changed, therefore they assume he is a champion of change, but when reading other perspectives it clear that there are multiple meanings. Some meanings are happier depending on how you interpret it and other meanings can be more cynical and pessimistic, but it is important to know both to broaden your understanding of the