Literary Assignment #10

Chapter Questions

1) This is happening because Virgil is telling him what to do, also because he is black.

2) Virgil's characteristic of  being calm is emphasized when Gillespie has his outbursts.

3) Frank Schubert is the mayor of Wells,he and Gillespie come into conflict when Mr. Endicott got permission for Virgil Tibbs to stay and help with the investigation.  Schubert finally convinces  Gillespie that with Virgil helping on the case it will be a win win situation for him, because if something goes wrong it will be on Virgil's head, but if it ends up solved it will be on Gillespie's account.

4) a- This is said because Gillespie is racist and thinks that black people smell worse when they sweat.
    b- This shows that Virgil has a lot of dedication to his chief, so if he said something as far out as going to England he would do it.
    c- This is saying that during the murder investigation they will use Virgil if anything would happen, everything bad will be put on Virgil instead of the towns occupants.
    d- Is saying that he does not want to stand out, and be very noticeable, mainly because the town is very racist.
    e- This is saying that he can help Sam wood out with his job, having good references is always a good thing.

5) She reacts like it is a very normal thing and treats him like any other gentleman in the city.

6) Eric Kaufmann is Mantolli's associate and manager. His alibi is that he was on the road to Atlanta at ten, he got there around 2:30 AM and got some sleep, he was shaving when he got the call.

7) Sams impression on Duenna was that she was small and beautiful, they showed through out the chapter that she was sad and fragile looking, that she needed protecting.

8) That there might be a dispute between Eric and Sam because they both seem to like Duenna alot more then as a friend.

Literary blog #9

1) Who is Sam Wood
Sam Wood is a police officer that is introduced at the beginning of the story.
2) Describe this character
Strong, Sturdy, he likes organization, proud of his city, feels important, Works night shift cruising the city.
3) Who is the woman that is naked in the window
Delores Purdy.
4) Who is working at the diner
A nine teen year old boy, His name is Raymond
5) What racist comment does he make about black peoples
He said that they can take more pain, and that they are animals.
6) What is the big event coming to town
A music festival.
7) What is the name of the city
Wells.
8) Who was killed(name)
The man who was killed was named Monteli.