Day 9 Reflection

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      During his trial the lawyer calls him a hog. Jefferson consistently replayed the lawyer words in his head. He lets the words dictate his manhood. He becomes depressed, and he gradually tries to fit the description. For instance, he does not attempt to groom himself. He even proves to Grant that he could be what the white folks called him. He sarcastically proves himself  by devouring the food out the bag with out using his hand, similar to an animal. However, Grant continuously reminds Jefferson that he is not a hog ,but he is human

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