The book “A Lesson Before Dying” is set in the late 1940s in a small town in Louisiana. The story is narrated by Grant Wiggins, a black schoolteacher who is struggling with his own sense of purpose and identity. Wiggins is asked by his friend, Jefferson, to visit him in prison, where Jefferson is awaiting execution for a crime he did not commit. Wiggins is reluctant to get involved, but he eventually agrees to visit Jefferson and help him prepare for his death. Through their conversations, Wiggins comes to see Jefferson as a human being, and not just a victim of the racist justice system. Jefferson’s death leads Wiggins to a greater understanding of his own identity and the importance of living a meaningful life.
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