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Bryan StevensonA modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Introduction-Chapter 3
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1. Delaware (Introduction)
2. Southern Prisoners Defense Committee (Introduction)
3. Because he is named after a Confederate general (Chapter 1)
4. Monroeville, Alabama (Chapter 1)
5. Charlie (Chapter 2)
6. At a fish fry (Chapter 3)
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1. One night after a long day at work, an officer points a loaded weapon at Stevenson as he’s getting out of his car. Stevenson is terrified but remains compliant. The police officers illegally search his car but finding nothing; they release him. Stevenson files a complaint after this incident, but it is condescendingly brushed off. (Chapter 2)
2. In addition to accusing Walter of killing Karen, Ralph accuses Walter of raping him. Therefore, Walter is also charged with sodomy. This charge, based on a law that discriminates against gay people, allows police to hold Walter for interrogation despite having very little concrete evidence against him. (Chapter 3)
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