How did the author decide to portray the inner lives of the characters amid such heavy societal issues?
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A Lesson Before Dying

A Lesson Before Dying
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How did the author decide to portray the inner lives of the characters amid such heavy societal issues?
Did anyone else feel a mix of hope and despair throughout the story?
What do you think led Gaines to focus on the relationship between the teacher and the young man?