A Lesson Before Dying reflection: day 2

Grant goes to Bayonne to inevitably meet his lover Vivian. He is in a time of need and clearing of the trials with Jefferson. Although Ms. Emma wants him to visit Jefferson, not only is it not in his control but he does not see the purpose. He states, “how am I supposed to tell someone how to live before dying without having lived”. If he were to speak a few words to Jefferson in the end his fate will still be death. Grant will go forth with the plan after Vivian convinces him to do it for her and grant himself. Grant is in his own state of life where he has not lived enough and may not consider himself a man at that. This is one of the reasons he is ready to leave with Vivian for a new start.