Analyzing Just Mercy Characters

How does Bryan Stevenson's character develop from Chapter 5 to Chapter 10 in "Just Mercy: Adapted for Young Adults"?

• He becomes more cynical and less hopeful about the justice system.

• He becomes more determined and compassionate towards those he is helping.

• He decides to quit law and pursue a different career path.

• He becomes less involved in his cases and more detached from his clients.

What theme is most prevalent in Chapters 5 through 10 of "Just Mercy: Adapted for Young Adults"?

• The importance of family

• The power of redemption

• The flaws within the justice system

• The impact of poverty on society

Based on Chapters 5 to 10, what can readers infer about the author's purpose in writing "Just Mercy: Adapted for Young Adults"?

• To entertain readers with stories of legal battles

• To educate readers about the history of the justice system

• To advocate for reform in the justice system and highlight issues of inequality

• To provide a biography of Bryan Stevenson

How does the author use the motif of hope in Chapters 5 to 10?

• By showing how hope is futile in the face of a corrupt system

• By illustrating how hope can be a source of strength for those fighting injustice

• By demonstrating that hope is only for the privileged

• By suggesting that hope often leads to disappointment

In Chapters 5 to 10, how are the characters of Bryan Stevenson and Walter McMillian contrasted?

• Stevenson is portrayed as naive, while McMillian is shown as worldly and experienced.

• Stevenson is depicted as a fighter for justice, while McMillian is portrayed as a victim of injustice.

• Stevenson is shown as pessimistic, while McMillian remains optimistic.

• Stevenson is wealthy and privileged, while McMillian comes from a background of poverty.

What inference can be made about the impact of Stevenson's work on the community he serves, based on Chapters 5 to 10?

• His work has little to no impact on the community.

• His work primarily benefits those who are wealthy and powerful.

• His work brings hope and a sense of justice to a marginalized community.

• His work causes division and conflict within the community.

Which character shows the most development in understanding the flaws of the justice system from Chapters 5 to 10?

• Bryan Stevenson

• Walter McMillian

• The reader, through the experiences and cases described

• The judges and prosecutors involved in the cases

What theme is reinforced by the repeated challenges faced by Stevenson in his legal battles, as depicted in Chapters 5 to 10?

• The resilience of the human spirit

• The inevitability of change

• The importance of perseverance in the face of adversity

• The power of friendship and solidarity

How does the author's portrayal of the prison system in Chapters 5 to 10 serve his purpose?

• It shows the prison system as being effective and just.

• It highlights the dehumanizing aspects of the prison system to advocate for reform.

• It depicts the prison system as a place of rehabilitation and growth.

• It ignores the flaws of the prison system to focus on individual stories of hope.

What can readers infer about the author's view on the death penalty, based on the narrative in Chapters 5 to 10?

• He supports the death penalty in certain cases.

• He is indifferent to the use of the death penalty.

• He is strongly against the death penalty and views it as a moral failing.

• He believes the death penalty is necessary for the worst crimes.